This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Services Department at the Coatesville VA Medical Center under general supervision of the Cook Supervisor. The incumbents perform a variety of duties that are primarily concerned with food service or food preparation, or a combination of both. Incumbents operates a large panel truck to deliver the properly prepared meals to various buildings throughout the Medical Center grounds.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/22/2024. 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. Physical Requirements: Work assignments require moderate to heavy physical activity including constantly standing and walking: frequently moving and lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted or more than 40 pounds with assistance, frequent stooping, reaching and pushing and pulling carts of considerable weight. Drivers exert light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. They exert moderate physical effort in the frequent handling of objects weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds), and the occasional handling of heavier objects while loading cargo, with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. Working Conditions: Work is performed in kitchen areas which are well lighted but are often hot and noisy with exposure to steam, fumes, and odors from cooking and to extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units. Is responsible for following defined safety rules to avoid hazards associated with the operation and cleaning of steam and electrical equipment used in Nutrition and Food Services. Must use proper procedures in lifting and moving heavy objects to avoid bruises, strains, and other injuries. Must be alert to avoid falls on wet floors, burns and scalds from hot foods and equipment, cuts from knives, slicers, and other equipment and injury from improper use of chemicals. Must have the ability to work rapidly, yet efficiently, to meet food production and meal schedule timeframes. When entering the freezer is required to wear provided protective clothing. Drivers work inside and outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout a Government installation or establishment and on public roads Drivers are exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle.

Education

No specific education is required for this position.

Contacts

• Address Coatesville VA Medical Center 1400 Black Horse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 US
• Name: Laura Batcheller
• Phone: 720-576-3315
• Email: [email protected]