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Food Service Worker (Part Time)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.97 - $22.14
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
flexible schedule

Job Description

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is a proud provider of healthcare services dedicated to serving the needs of Veterans. As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this network ensures that Veterans receive high-quality medical care combined with compassionate support and services. Emphasizing a patient-centered approach, the network integrates advanced treatment options, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives to promote Veterans' health and well-being throughout New Mexico. This institution is committed to fostering a supportive employment environment where staff members are empowered to make meaningful contributions toward improving Veterans' lives.

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Job Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • Pass urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
  • Selective Services registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Complete online onboarding process including providing acceptable forms of identification
  • Serve a 1-year probationary period
  • Ability to stand and walk continuously, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending
  • Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance
  • Willingness to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
  • No specific educational substitution at grade level
  • Compliance with VA policies including influenza vaccination or exemption

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
  • Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading)
  • Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
  • Dexterity and safety
  • Knowledge of materials
  • Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

Job Duties

  • Set up and break down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
  • Portion food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
  • Select and place correct items on patient trays
  • Decide what food items to serve for the most common diets
  • Identify obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
  • Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
  • Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides
  • reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
  • Provide assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes
  • Prepare fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts
  • Read and interpret regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
  • Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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