U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Food Service Worker (Part-Time)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Food Service Worker (Part-Time) – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $21.40/hr – $24.96/hr
Summary This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service of the VA Providence Healthcare System. It is a permanent, part‑time position at 20 hours per week. Many vacancies exist in Providence, RI. The role is filled using Direct‑Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205(b); (1)-(4)). This Open & Continuous Announcement establishes a standing register of eligible applicants.
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. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Screening: Qualifications will first be evaluated against a prescribed screen‑out element (typically question 1 in the online 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 eliminated. Eligible applicants are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety, Interpret Instructions – Specifications (other than blueprint reading), Materials Technical Practices, Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment without normal supervision, Work 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, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training that translates directly to paid employment. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, will be credited accordingly.
Duties
The Food Service Worker WG 3 does tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that require attention to work operations.
Provides on‑going instructions and demonstrates proper work methods to lower grade personnel.
Prepares and delivers between meal nourishment and necessary tube feedings.
Conducts hydration and snack deliveries to patients twice daily as requested.
Checks menus ‑ unit orders and portioning guide for completeness and accuracy.
Assists patients with diet restrictions with daily meal choices.
Sets up cold food items such as salads, desserts and cold beverages.
Performs basic food preparation activities such as toast, egg and coffee preparation.
Assists cooks by weighing and/or measuring ingredients and labeling them for use in the production area.
Makes salads including molded salads from prepared vegetables and fruits.
Responsible for correct portioning of salads, desserts, condiments and beverages for tray serving units and cafeteria.
Checks work in progress to insure compliance with written guidelines and instructions from the supervisor.
Responsible for placing the regular selective or modified diet cards and menu during serving operations.
Checks food as it comes from preparation area to determine correctness, quality and temperature.
Responsible for sanitation and proper handling of equipment, supplies and utensils and dishes used in preparation areas.
Participates in cleaning the work area – serving unit – and/or dining room including floors, equipment, tables – etc.
Maintains familiarity with all equipment in the unit and reports maintenance issues to the supervisor.
Reads and interprets regular and modified menu, individual diet cards or patient selections and places correct items on patient trays.
The incumbent has a high level of skills and abilities for providing patient‑centered care and exceptional customer service.
Daily interaction with veterans to obtain menu selections.
Work schedule: Work hours will vary between 6:00 am – 7:30 pm.
Must be available for any shift as needed.
Includes weekends and holidays.
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker 99920S.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Government Administration
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $21.40/hr – $24.96/hr
Summary This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service of the VA Providence Healthcare System. It is a permanent, part‑time position at 20 hours per week. Many vacancies exist in Providence, RI. The role is filled using Direct‑Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205(b); (1)-(4)). This Open & Continuous Announcement establishes a standing register of eligible applicants.
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. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Screening: Qualifications will first be evaluated against a prescribed screen‑out element (typically question 1 in the online 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 eliminated. Eligible applicants are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety, Interpret Instructions – Specifications (other than blueprint reading), Materials Technical Practices, Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment without normal supervision, Work 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, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training that translates directly to paid employment. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, will be credited accordingly.
Duties
The Food Service Worker WG 3 does tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that require attention to work operations.
Provides on‑going instructions and demonstrates proper work methods to lower grade personnel.
Prepares and delivers between meal nourishment and necessary tube feedings.
Conducts hydration and snack deliveries to patients twice daily as requested.
Checks menus ‑ unit orders and portioning guide for completeness and accuracy.
Assists patients with diet restrictions with daily meal choices.
Sets up cold food items such as salads, desserts and cold beverages.
Performs basic food preparation activities such as toast, egg and coffee preparation.
Assists cooks by weighing and/or measuring ingredients and labeling them for use in the production area.
Makes salads including molded salads from prepared vegetables and fruits.
Responsible for correct portioning of salads, desserts, condiments and beverages for tray serving units and cafeteria.
Checks work in progress to insure compliance with written guidelines and instructions from the supervisor.
Responsible for placing the regular selective or modified diet cards and menu during serving operations.
Checks food as it comes from preparation area to determine correctness, quality and temperature.
Responsible for sanitation and proper handling of equipment, supplies and utensils and dishes used in preparation areas.
Participates in cleaning the work area – serving unit – and/or dining room including floors, equipment, tables – etc.
Maintains familiarity with all equipment in the unit and reports maintenance issues to the supervisor.
Reads and interprets regular and modified menu, individual diet cards or patient selections and places correct items on patient trays.
The incumbent has a high level of skills and abilities for providing patient‑centered care and exceptional customer service.
Daily interaction with veterans to obtain menu selections.
Work schedule: Work hours will vary between 6:00 am – 7:30 pm.
Must be available for any shift as needed.
Includes weekends and holidays.
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker 99920S.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Government Administration
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