Food Service Worker

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Hines, IL

398d • $43,181 - $50,294 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker position at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for providing food service assistance and food preparation within the Nutrition and Food Service Division at Hines VA Hospital. The role involves setting up food stations, serving food, preparing beverages and simple meals, and ensuring cleanliness in the dining area. This position is essential in delivering quality food service to patients and residents.

Requirements

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned station with the correct supplies and food items.
• Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients'/residents' plates.
• Break down and clean the station when assigned.
• Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary.
• Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room.
• Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides and report the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian.
• Prepare beverages according to the number of servings required.
• Prepare fresh fruit, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings, and cold sandwiches in specified quantities.
• Sort, wash, peel, and cut cold foods using knives or other equipment.
• Provide assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weighing, measuring, and assembling ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Prepare uncooked food items, such as sandwich spread and salad dressings.
• Operate and break down and clean all equipment assigned to food service and related areas.
• Portion food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware.
• Prepare boxed/to-go meals.
• Select and place correct items on patient trays.
• Read and interpret a regular or modified menu, individual diet cards, tray tickets, or patient selections.
• Identify obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designed by the menu.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Medical Center.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed