Duties
Summary
The WG-3 Food Service Worker (FSW) works in the Nutrition & Food Service Kitchen and is assigned to the Food Production, Food Assembly, Food Delivery, Dish-room areas of the Miami Nutrition and Food Services. The Employee performs tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that require attention to work operations.
Responsibilities
This position works in the Food Service and Food Production areas for the Miami VA Healthcare System-VA Medical Center Nutrition & Food Service (N&FS) and performs tasks that require attention to detail within a food service operation. This position provides patient care appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and cultural and age specific needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.
The overall responsibilities of the Food Service Worker include but are not limited to:
Follows set procedures in accomplishing assignments in area of food service, food production and assembly, inventory and receiving, proper food handling and labeling, and environmental maintenance.
Accurately and efficiently sets up cafeteria tray line / kitchen tray line/steam tables/dining room tables for meal service using computerized reports, with the correct food items an amounts required for the meal; replenishes item as necessary to promote efficient meal service with correct supplies and food items; breakdown, clean and sanitize station after serving period.
Transport and delivers food or trays to patients’ bedsides/dining room/cafeteria line and returns all soiled trays and service ware to the dishwashing area.
Prepares/ assembles bulk and individual nourishments and delivers individual and/or bulk nourishments to area/floors.
Follows the menu and established guidelines to accurately portion and serve prepared hot and cold food and beverages on the cafeteria tray line/ kitchen tray line/steam tables/dining room tables.
Prepares cooked and uncooked food items such as salads, sandwiches, cold plates, desserts, soup, cereal, tea and coffee; provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area; weighs, measures and assembles ingredients according to standardized recipes; properly washes, prepares, and assembles fruits and vegetables.
Properly stores and rotates stock using the “First In, First Out” inventory method; assists in receiving, dating, and stocking foods and nonfood supplies.
Loads trays into tray delivery carts according to established tray loading procedures, docks carts into retherm modules, undocks carts while checking trays for “missing” items according to printed tray ticket or selective menu and adds items to complete tray prior to delivery to patient.
Uses equipment and utensils required in quantity food service, has complete understanding of the operation, safe use, care, adjustment and proper cleaning of equipment and utensils used in the day-to-day performance of assignments and to use these items safely.
Delivers and retrieves trays/dishes from patients on isolation precautions for infectious diseases, performs routine and extra housekeeping when assigned and pays prompt attention to spills and follows equipment cleaning schedules as directed.
Orders food and supply items from ingredient control area, labels, dates and stores items in refrigeration in accordance with the menu and sanitation requirements.
Participates in Quality Management and Performance Improvement monitoring and documentation as assigned, to facilitate continuous evaluation and improvement of Food Production and Food Service Performance.
Work Schedule: This position may involve rotating shiftwork and/or irregular tours of duty to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD05247A
Physical Requirements: Incumbent stands and moves about on tile floors for most of tour, frequently stoops, reaches, lifts or carries food and kitchen equipment. Hand dexterity is necessary in the utilization of machines to prepare food. Incumbent may need to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted or more with assistance.
Working Conditions: Incumbent is responsible for following defined safety rules to avoid hazards associated with the operation and cleaning of steam, gas and electrical equipment used in N&FS. Works a rotating shift and must be available to work a varied range of hours. The incumbent must use proper procedures in lifting and moving heavy objects to avoid bruises, strains and other injury; must be alert to prevent falls on wet floors, burn, and scalds from hot foods and equipment, cuts from knives and other equipment, and improper use of chemicals.
Incumbent must have the ability to work rapidly, yet efficiently to meet meal schedules and time frames; work in areas subject to change in temperature when required to enter refrigerators or freezer; is required to wear protective clothing provided when entering freezer and must be neat and clean at all times and follow standards set for proper uniform compliance. Incumbent may be exposed to contagious diseases while in patient care areas.
Travel Required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
None
Job family (Series)
7408 Food Service Working
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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
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 of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line 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 are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Dexterity and Safety
Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
Materials
Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Without more than 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. .Applicants will be accessed in the order in which the applications were received and select any qualified applicant in that order.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
Required Documents
Required Documents
Documents Required:
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Documents Accepted:
Cover Letter, Other (1), Other (2), Resume, Separation Notice (RIF), and SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans’ Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans’ Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
HelpThis job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.
The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 – VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).
To apply for this job please visit www.va.gov.
