Serves as Food Service Worker (Salads & Desserts) for Nutrition & Food Service which involves production for multiple serving units including an advanced tray delivery system, bulk service re-thermalization system and a cafeteria line with 50% or more of patients requiring modified diets.

Duties

Responsible for preparing multiple complex refrigerated items for salad and dessert area on a daily basis. Performs duties requiring proficiency in special procedures and a broad knowledge of service operations such as food preparation. Maintains proper temperatures of food according to established procedures. Sets up salads and dessert assembly area with correct supplies and food items. Breaks down and cleans the assigned work area to meet ServSafe standards. Prepares dishes by washing, peeling, chopping, pairing, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, a variety of food items. Uses measuring devices to ensure proper portion control is met and following the menu. Has a thorough knowledge of common modified diets used at this medical center. Observes safety procedures, universal precautions and HACCP requirements in the preparation and service of food and equipment maintenance. Is clean and neat, follows the rules for good personal hygiene, and observes approved dress code for service. Is responsible for meeting short deadlines for meal service. Follows instructions and established safety practices in operating all equipment. Is responsible for preventing damage to equipment and injury to self and others. Responsible to train other salad personnel to follow appropriate procedures including new salad and dessert methods. Prepares a pull sheet to ensure the correct amount of ingredients are on hand to meet needs based on patient census, standing orders, meal preferences, and diet orders. Reports overages and shortages to supervisor. Assists with on-the-job training of equal or lower grade workers. Knows how to use current diet handbook to answer simple questions about diets and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm Rotating Days Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD921780 Physical Requirements: Lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds on one's own, and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing more than 40 pounds with the aid of a lifting device or other workers. They use light to moderate physical effort. The position consists of constant standing, walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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

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 SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork 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.

Contacts

• Address Chillicothe VA Medical Center 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601 US
• Name: Emily Chain Smith
• Phone: 740-253-9967
• Email: [email protected]