Food Service Worker
The job entails a range of responsibilities, including setting up and dismantling work stations, portioning food items, selecting and placing correct items on patient trays, identifying discrepancies between prescribed diets and food items, preparing and delivering meal trays to patients’ bedsides, and performing various support tasks in the food preparation area. The work schedule for this part-time position is Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 10:00am. The physical demands involve light to moderate physical effort and may also entail heavy-duty cleaning tasks.
Regarding the requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to background/suitability investigations and random drug testing. The position may also require the completion of a probationary period and Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959. Experience and qualifications will be evaluated based on evidence demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position.
There is no specific education requirement for this role. Additionally, eligible displaced VA competitive service employees may receive selection priority over other candidates. The job opportunity announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies. The advertisement emphasizes that the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from requesting applicant criminal history record information before extending a conditional or tentative offer of employment.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online and are required to complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the necessary documentation specified in the Required Documents section by the closing date. The application process and evaluation will prioritize fairness and transparency, and qualified veterans will receive full consideration for the position. The job is open to U.S. citizens and federal employees who meet the definition of a «surplus» or «displaced» employee.
Overall, the position will be filled using Direct-Hire Authority for this occupation.