Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.40 - $24.96
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
flexible schedule
Job Description
The VA Providence Healthcare System is a renowned healthcare provider dedicated to serving the veteran community in Providence, Rhode Island, and its surrounding areas. As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this healthcare system ensures high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of Veterans. The organization places a strong emphasis on employing skilled professionals and supporting their growth within a collaborative, service-oriented environment. Known for its comprehensive medical services, the VA Providence Healthcare System contributes significantly to improving veterans' health outcomes and quality of life through diverse clinical and support roles.
This job opportunity is for a permanent, part-time Food Service Worker position (WG 3) located within the Nutrition and Food Service Department of the VA Providence Healthcare System. This role operates on a 20-hours-per-week schedule, with work hours varying between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., including weekends and holidays, ensuring patient needs are met around the clock. The hourly pay ranges from $21.40 to $24.96, reflecting the specialist nature of the position and the federal wage grade structure.
The Food Service Worker at VA Providence Healthcare System plays a crucial role in supporting patient care by delivering nutritious meals and assisting patients with diet restrictions. The position requires a high level of skill in food preparation, sanitation, and portion control, ensuring that dietary needs are accurately met in every meal service. The role involves interaction with veterans to obtain menu selections and engage them in their nutritional care, emphasizing patient-centered service. This is a non-supervisory role within a unionized environment, with responsibilities that contribute to the smooth running of kitchen and dining operations.
Working conditions involve moderate physical effort in a busy kitchen setting, including standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting of items up to and exceeding 40 pounds with assistance. The work environment can be hot, humid, and noisy, reflecting the demands of food preparation and service activities. This role not only supports food preparation but also assists in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in compliance with established protocols.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and suitable for federal employment, subject to background investigations and compliance with federal regulations, such as drug screening and selective service registration when applicable. The VA emphasizes a commitment to public service and the principles of the American republic. Candidates are expected to complete an online onboarding process and comply with vaccination requirements, including influenza vaccination.
This standing register announcement will be open until July 31, 2026, with referrals occurring periodically until positions are filled. The position offers a comprehensive federal benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave options. The VA Providence Healthcare System is committed to inclusivity and encourages Veterans, persons with disabilities, and candidates with military service to apply.
In summary, this Food Service Worker position offers a meaningful opportunity to support the health and well-being of veterans through high-quality nutritional service in a respected federal healthcare institution. The role is vital in maintaining the standards of dietary care and contributes to the overall mission of the VA in delivering exceptional service to those who have served our country.
This job opportunity is for a permanent, part-time Food Service Worker position (WG 3) located within the Nutrition and Food Service Department of the VA Providence Healthcare System. This role operates on a 20-hours-per-week schedule, with work hours varying between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., including weekends and holidays, ensuring patient needs are met around the clock. The hourly pay ranges from $21.40 to $24.96, reflecting the specialist nature of the position and the federal wage grade structure.
The Food Service Worker at VA Providence Healthcare System plays a crucial role in supporting patient care by delivering nutritious meals and assisting patients with diet restrictions. The position requires a high level of skill in food preparation, sanitation, and portion control, ensuring that dietary needs are accurately met in every meal service. The role involves interaction with veterans to obtain menu selections and engage them in their nutritional care, emphasizing patient-centered service. This is a non-supervisory role within a unionized environment, with responsibilities that contribute to the smooth running of kitchen and dining operations.
Working conditions involve moderate physical effort in a busy kitchen setting, including standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting of items up to and exceeding 40 pounds with assistance. The work environment can be hot, humid, and noisy, reflecting the demands of food preparation and service activities. This role not only supports food preparation but also assists in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in compliance with established protocols.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and suitable for federal employment, subject to background investigations and compliance with federal regulations, such as drug screening and selective service registration when applicable. The VA emphasizes a commitment to public service and the principles of the American republic. Candidates are expected to complete an online onboarding process and comply with vaccination requirements, including influenza vaccination.
This standing register announcement will be open until July 31, 2026, with referrals occurring periodically until positions are filled. The position offers a comprehensive federal benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave options. The VA Providence Healthcare System is committed to inclusivity and encourages Veterans, persons with disabilities, and candidates with military service to apply.
In summary, this Food Service Worker position offers a meaningful opportunity to support the health and well-being of veterans through high-quality nutritional service in a respected federal healthcare institution. The role is vital in maintaining the standards of dietary care and contributes to the overall mission of the VA in delivering exceptional service to those who have served our country.
Job Requirements
- u.s. citizenship
- suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment
- selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- complete online onboarding process
- provide acceptable identification for pre-employment
- complete all application requirements
- willingness to serve a 1-year probationary period
- ability to stand and walk continuously and perform moderate physical work including lifting up to 20 pounds unassisted and over 40 pounds with assistance
- ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality demonstrating ability to perform duties
- dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- knowledge of materials and technical practices
- ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- ability to work without more than normal supervision
- understanding of proper work practices
- skill in providing patient centered care and exceptional customer service
- ability to perform basic food preparation and portion control
Job Duties
- provides on-going instructions and demonstrates proper work methods to lower grade personnel
- prepares and delivers between meal nourishment and necessary tube feedings
- conducts hydration and snack deliveries to patients twice daily as requested
- checks menus, unit orders and portioning guide for completeness and accuracy
- assist patients with diet restrictions with daily meal choices
- sets up cold food items such as salads, desserts and cold beverages
- performs basic food preparation activities such as toast, egg and coffee preparation
- assists cooks by weighting and/or measuring ingredients and labeling them for use in the production area
- makes salads including molded salads from prepared vegetables and fruits
- responsible for correct portioning of salads, desserts, condiments, and beverages for tray serving units and cafeteria
- checks work in progress to insure compliance with written guidelines and instructions from the supervisor
- responsible for placing the regular selective or modified diet cards and menu during serving operations
- checks food as it comes from preparation area to determine correctness, quality, and temperature
- responsible for sanitation and proper handling of equipment, supplies, utensils and dishes used in preparation areas
- participates in cleaning the work area, serving unit, and/or dining room including floors, equipment, tables, etc
- maintains familiarity with all equipment in the unit and reports maintenance issue to the supervisor
- reads and interprets regular and modified menu, individual diet cards, or patient selections and places correct items on patient trays
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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