Wage Grade 3 Food Service Workers perform tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations. They follow set procedures in accomplishing repetitive assignments and follow an established sequence of work. Wage grade 3 workers can do all the duties of a lower grade worker

Duties

This announcement is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until all position(s) are filled. The first cut-off will be October 25th, 2023. Applications received after this will be sent to management upon request until the position(s) are fulfilled. -Ability to organize work in a logical sequence, execute tasks quickly and accurately and meet strict meal schedules. -Working knowledge of procedures to prevent contamination, such as the need to clean equipment previously used for raw food. -Working knowledge of sanitation standards, such as the need to keep wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. -Ability to apply knowledge of general sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste. -Working knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). -Knowledge of the temperature range where the potential of bacterial growth in food is greatest and the requirement to keep hot food in heated holding equipment or immediately refrigerate it. -Knowledge of the need to use a chemical sanitizer or maintain proper water temperature when cleaning dishes. -Ability to read and understand written material. -Understanding of menus, recipes and basic work instructions. -Knowledge of basic arithmetic. -Ability to read and understand diet cards and/or tray tickets when working assembling trays. -Knowledge of color codes that signify regular or modified diets or other precautions. -Knowledge of the most frequently used modified diets to place food items and beverages on the patient tray, where only the diet is known and not a precise listing of foods. -Understanding of food terminology, measurements, and serving information in standardized recipes and menus. -Knowledge and skill to portion food items according to approved portion control practices. -Skill to use correct measuring utensils or a portion control scale. -Understanding of the routine methods and procedures used in all functional areas of the food service operation. -Skill to train lower grade workers in methods and procedures. -Interpersonal skills to be able to interact appropriately with Veterans, visitors, coworkers, supervisors, and other medical center personnel. Work Schedule: Rotating shifts between the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. including nights, weekends, and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99921A Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: Wage Grade 3 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. May be required to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment. 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. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Requirements

• 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

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 Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]