Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for Food Service Workers. The Food Service Workers works will function in Nutrition and Food Service kitchen and is assigned to the food production, food assembly, food delivery, dish-room areas. The employee performs tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that require attention to work operations.
Open to the Public Direct Hire
If you are a current permanent VA employee, you should apply to: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/702853900/preview

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
01/30/2023 to 06/30/2023
Salary
$17.77 - $20.73 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 2
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
- Battle Creek, MI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
7408 Food Service Working
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number
CBSR-11821164-23-JLC
Control number
703268800

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).

Duties

Duties include but not limited to:

Using proper cleaning solutions to sanitize food preparation surfaces.
Cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers in a food service or food handling organization.
Handling and storing sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware for public use.
Making sandwiches using prepared ingredients for cafeteria or buffet lines.
Portioning food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers.
Assembling and tossing fresh fruit or green salads in large quantities for public consumption.
Brewing coffee in a restaurant/commercial size coffee maker.
Setting up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays and condiments in communal dining areas.
Scouring and scrubbing heavy cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots.
Performing heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings and/or exhaust hoods.
Loading and operating a continuous conveyor belt feeding dishwasher.
Setting up cafeteria lines and/or steam-tables with hot and cold food items.
Standing/walking to clear tables and carrying trays of heavy dishes for several hours or more at a time.
Sweeping and mopping floors repetitively in high traffic areas such as corridors, entry ways, cafeterias and other areas.
Moving kitchen equipment such as stand mixers, weight scales and meat slicers to clean spaces behind and under such equipment.
Delivering meals, which may include hot foods and liquids, to patients' bedsides or patrons.
Emptying trashcans containing food scraps and waste.
Reading and understanding written material such as time and duty schedules.
Reading and following instructions with regard to safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals.
Reading and following instructions on menus, recipes, and/or basic work instructions.
Following label directions in using cleaning or disinfecting/sanitizing agents.
Applying sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste.
Adhering to safety policies and procedures when performing manual work involving lifting, carrying, transporting and delivering food or other items.
Working quickly without accidents while at the same time being attentive to the quality of your work.
Recognizing typical health and safety hazards for yourself and other workers around you.
Working rapidly and accurately under the pressure of deadlines.

Work Schedule: Full time; 6:00am-2:30pn and 11:00am-7:30pm. Part time; 3:30pm-7:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD999921a
Physical Requirements: Wage Grade 2 Food Service Workers perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort. They may be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. They are subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds with the assistance of others.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well-lighted but usually noisy from food service activities, and there is danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
Subject to a background/suitability investigation
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
May serve a probationary period
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

Ability to perform the duties without more than normal supervision

Dexterity and Safety
Follow Directions
Handle Weights and Loads
Reliability And Dependability
Special Aptitude - Food Service Work
Work Practices

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.

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Job title/ Company
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Duties (be as detailed as possible)

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Required Documents

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Documents Accepted:

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (Schedule A)
Disability Letter (VA)
License
OF-306
Other (1)
Other (2)
Other (3)
Performance Appraisal
Professional Certification
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-15
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

Documents Required:

Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/30/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11821164.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information Jamie Cole

Phone

(269) 832-1641

Fax

(269) 223-5433

jamie.cole3@va.gov

Address

Battle Creek VA Medical Center
5500 Armstrong Road
Battle Creek, MI 49037
US

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Next steps

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

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