Food Service Worker

Department of Veterans Affairs • Lebanon, PA

375d • $19 - $22

About The Position

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA. The position is permanent and full-time, with a salary range of $19.38 - $22.61 per hour. The work schedule includes rotating shifts, with hours such as 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and some holidays. The role does not require travel and is not eligible for telework.

Requirements

• 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 including a resume and transcripts is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food service or related fields.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items.
• Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware.
• Selects and places correct items on patient trays.
• Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets.
• Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu.
• Sets up dining room tables for service, places food and beverages on tables, and replenishes items as necessary.
• Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides, reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian.
• Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weighing, measuring, and assembling ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Prepares fresh fruit, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings, cold sandwiches, and simple cold desserts.
• Reads and interprets regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets, or patient selections.
• Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees