Summary
The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Food Service Worker. The Food Service Worker will function in Nutrition and Food Service.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
United States Citizens
Duties
- Reviews worksheets and menus to identify food items, portion sizes and number of portions needed.
- Sets up and replenishes serving lines with dishware, napkins, condiments, and hot and cold food items.
- Sets up and serves on tray line stations and delay tray area, reading menu and tray tickets and placing food items listed.
- Serves cafeteria-style, portioning food for customers according to menu, tray tickets, and/or preferences.
- Identifies discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated on the menu, tray ticket or by the patient preferences. Reports discrepancies to a supervisor or dietitian.
- Decides what food items to serve for common diets (such as mechanical, carbohydrate-controlled, and liquid diets.) Determines appropriate food items for modified diets and serves tray/meal items using point of service style meal service. Gives guidance to lower-graded employees when they are unfamiliarly with servicing appropriate items for a modified diet and when there is no tray ticket or other guidance.
- Washes, peels, and cuts fruit and vegetables by hand or machine. Assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items. Portions, plates and garnishes salads, desserts, and beverages.
- Assembles sandwiches and cold plates for nourishments and meals.
- Covers, labels, dates, and stores leftovers.
Food/Tray Delivery:
- Transports food delivery carts by hand or motorized vehicles to wards.
- Loads and unloads tray carts onto/off delivery truck.
- Delivers tray carts to and from rethermalization rooms, docks, and carts.
- Passes and collects patient trays according to procedure.
- Returns soiled trays, pans, and utensils for cleaning and sanitation.
Sanitation/ Cleaning:
- Breaks down and cleans serving lines and tray-line stations after each meal period and returns food supplies and soiled dishware to designated areas.
- Scrapes, sorts, soaks and racks dishware, glasses, and silverware. Loads and unloads machine. Scrubs cooking utensils and pans using utilizing three-sink and/or machine-washing methods.
- Operates machine washing machines; checks detergent level and water temperature. Cleans washing machines and work areas after a meal. Deep cleans and de-limes washing equipment by removing doors, screens, strained pans, and spray arms as assigned.
- Collects trash and transports to disposal area. Sorts and prepares items for recycling.
Work Schedule: Part-Time (15 hours) Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
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: - Dexterity and Safety
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Materials
- Technical Practices
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- 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.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Required Documents
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:
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 09/25/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12534302.
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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Next steps
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