U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Food Service Worker
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
The Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service department at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Summary This position independently performs duties that require proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation.
Major Duties and 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.
Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets when the diet card or tray ticket identifies only the kind of diet called for.
Provides patients with basic information about modified diets and the nutrition services that are available.
Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu.
Follows directions in assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings using standardized recipes and sanitary techniques.
Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reports the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian.
Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area including assembling, labeling, and arranging completed recipe items in preparation for use by cooks.
Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts along with individual and bulk nourishment and supplement foods and beverages for patients.
Makes final check of diet trays assembled by lower grade workers for completeness, correct food temperatures.
Works in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage, and receiving, and the serving line.
Performs heavy‑duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule Full‑time position; 5:30 am to 2:00 pm shift - rotating holidays and weekends.
Position Description Title / PD# Food Service Worker /PD99836S
Relocation / Recruitment Incentives Not authorized.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This approach empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their lives to the fullest. In operating within this system, employees work in a model with three core elements—personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and community connection—aligned with the Veterans Health Administration Mission Statement to honor America’s veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well‑being.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification must be provided (e.g., I‑9 documents). Effective May 7 2025, driver’s licenses or state‑issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as acceptable identification for employment.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortable high temperatures and humidity. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes. The job requires light to moderate physical effort, with occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and moving objects over 40 pounds with assistance.
Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
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Summary This position independently performs duties that require proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation.
Major Duties and 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.
Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets when the diet card or tray ticket identifies only the kind of diet called for.
Provides patients with basic information about modified diets and the nutrition services that are available.
Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu.
Follows directions in assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings using standardized recipes and sanitary techniques.
Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reports the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian.
Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area including assembling, labeling, and arranging completed recipe items in preparation for use by cooks.
Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts along with individual and bulk nourishment and supplement foods and beverages for patients.
Makes final check of diet trays assembled by lower grade workers for completeness, correct food temperatures.
Works in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage, and receiving, and the serving line.
Performs heavy‑duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule Full‑time position; 5:30 am to 2:00 pm shift - rotating holidays and weekends.
Position Description Title / PD# Food Service Worker /PD99836S
Relocation / Recruitment Incentives Not authorized.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This approach empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their lives to the fullest. In operating within this system, employees work in a model with three core elements—personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and community connection—aligned with the Veterans Health Administration Mission Statement to honor America’s veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well‑being.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification must be provided (e.g., I‑9 documents). Effective May 7 2025, driver’s licenses or state‑issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as acceptable identification for employment.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortable high temperatures and humidity. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes. The job requires light to moderate physical effort, with occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and moving objects over 40 pounds with assistance.
Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
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