Job description

Food Service Worker

• Full-time, schedule will be based on facility needs.
• Part-time, 4 PM -7:30 PM, (5) days/week (some weekend only schedules available)
• Sign-On Bonus
• $16.18 - $18.89 per hour

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System within VISN 1.

• Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items
• Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients' plates
• Break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchen
• 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 after meals
• Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides
• Brew coffee according to the number of servings required
• Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes
• Apportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers
• Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches
• Work 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
• Sort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• Operate and break down equipment
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
• Separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dish washing area
• Remove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine
• Unload delivery trucks
• Store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
• Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub the heavier cooking utensils
• Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Boston Healthcare campuses, as needed.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• You 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; Resume, Transcripts, etc. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

For full job details and to Apply online, go USA Jobs by clicking the appropriate link:

Food Service Worker - Sign-On Bonus Authorized

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/682181700

Application Deadline: 9/30/2023

Food Service Worker -Part Time - Sign-On Bonus Authorized

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/682181400

Application Deadline: 9/30/2023

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VA Boston Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy, or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). Additional information is available to applicants during the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.18 - $18.89 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brockton, MA 02301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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