Department of Veterans Affairs
Perry Point, Maryland
Summary This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) located at the VA Medical Centers in Baltimore, MD, Loch Raven, MD and Perry Point, MD. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 08/25/2023 to 11/24/2023 Salary $21.36 - $26.93 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 4 Help Locations 5 vacancies in the following locations: Baltimore, MD Perry Point, MD Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Multiple Schedules - hrs per week or hrs per week Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 7408 Food Service Working Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBTF 23-RPM Control number Help This job is open to 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 (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Help Duties 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 include (but are not limited to): 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 following standardized recipes and using sanitary techniques; Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reporting 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 nourishments 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; Performing other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Varies, Rotating Shifts to include weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: FOOD SERVICE WORKER/PD99836-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/24/2023. Resume Requirement: Your resume must include the following information: Job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment; and Full-Time or Part-Time or average hours worked per week. 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 Technical Practices 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration units. Performs work requiring light to moderate physical effort. May be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. Subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds with the assistance of others Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities , and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, 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). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date . click apply for full job details
Summary This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) located at the VA Medical Centers in Baltimore, MD, Loch Raven, MD and Perry Point, MD. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 08/25/2023 to 11/24/2023 Salary $21.36 - $26.93 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 4 Help Locations 5 vacancies in the following locations: Baltimore, MD Perry Point, MD Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Multiple Schedules - hrs per week or hrs per week Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 7408 Food Service Working Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBTF 23-RPM Control number Help This job is open to 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 (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Help Duties 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 include (but are not limited to): 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 following standardized recipes and using sanitary techniques; Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reporting 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 nourishments 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; Performing other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Varies, Rotating Shifts to include weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: FOOD SERVICE WORKER/PD99836-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/24/2023. Resume Requirement: Your resume must include the following information: Job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment; and Full-Time or Part-Time or average hours worked per week. 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 Technical Practices 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration units. Performs work requiring light to moderate physical effort. May be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. Subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds with the assistance of others Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities , and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, 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). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date . click apply for full job details
Department of Veterans Affairs
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 21, 2023 and applicants will be referred on an 'as needed' basis thereafter. NOTE: Announcement will remain open through September 22, 2023, but may be extended if needed prior to the initial closing date. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 08/15/2023 to 09/22/2023 Salary $15.53 - $24.54 per hour Salary listed in this announcement is a Base-Line for a full-time schedule. Starting salary will be set based on locality. Pay scale & grade WG 2 Help Locations many vacancies in the following locations: Birmingham, AL Montgomery, AL Tuscaloosa, AL Tuskegee, AL Show more locations (181) Anchorage, AK Phoenix, AZ Prescott, AZ Tucson, AZ Fayetteville, AR Little Rock, AR North Little Rock, AR Fresno, CA Livermore, CA Loma Linda, CA Long Beach, CA Los Angeles, CA Mather, CA Menlo Park, CA Palo Alto, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Vallejo, CA Aurora, CO Denver, CO Glendale, CO Grand Junction, CO Loveland, CO Newington, CT West Haven, CT Wilmington, DE District of Columbia, DC Bay Pines, FL Gainesville, FL Lake City, FL Miami, FL Orlando, FL Saint Petersburg, FL Tampa, FL West Palm Beach, FL Atlanta, GA Augusta, GA Decatur, GA Dublin, GA Duluth, GA Honolulu, HI Boise, ID Chicago, IL Danville, IL Hines, IL Marion, IL North Chicago, IL Westchester, IL Fort Wayne, IN Indianapolis, IN Marion, IN Des Moines, IA Iowa City, IA Leavenworth, KS Topeka, KS Wichita, KS Fort Thomas, KY Lexington, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA New Orleans, LA Pineville, LA Shreveport, LA Augusta, ME Togus, ME Baltimore, MD Linthicum, MD Perry Point, MD Bedford, MA Boston, MA Brockton, MA Jamaica Plain, MA Leeds, MA West Roxbury, MA Ann Arbor, MI Battle Creek, MI Detroit, MI Iron Mountain, MI Saginaw, MI Eagan, MN Minneapolis, MN Saint Cloud, MN Biloxi, MS Jackson, MS Ridgeland, MS Columbia, MO Kansas City, MO Poplar Bluff, MO Saint Louis, MO Fort Harrison, MT Miles City, MT Grand Island, NE Lincoln, NE Omaha, NE North Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Manchester, NH East Orange, NJ Lyons, NJ Albuquerque, NM Albany, NY Batavia, NY Bath, NY Bronx, NY Brooklyn, NY Buffalo, NY Canandaigua, NY Montrose, NY New York, NY Northport, NY Syracuse, NY Wappingers Falls, NY Asheville, NC Charlotte, NC Durham, NC Fayetteville, NC Kernersville, NC Salisbury, NC Fargo, ND Chillicothe, OH Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dayton, OH Muskogee, OK Oklahoma City, OK Portland, OR Roseburg, OR White City, OR Altoona, PA Butler, PA Coatesville, PA Erie, PA Lebanon, PA Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA Wilkes Barre, PA San Juan, PR Providence, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Fort Meade, SD Hot Springs, SD Sioux Falls, SD Memphis, TN Mountain Home, TN Murfreesboro, TN Nashville, TN Amarillo, TX Arlington, TX Big Spring, TX Bonham, TX Dallas, TX El Paso County, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Kerrville, TX San Antonio, TX Temple, TX Waco, TX Salt Lake City, UT White River Junction, VT Hampton, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Lakewood, WA Seattle, WA Spokane, WA Tacoma, WA Vancouver, WA Walla Walla, WA Beckley, WV Clarksburg, WV Huntington, WV Martinsburg, WV Madison, WI Milwaukee, WI Tomah, WI Cheyenne, WY Sheridan, WY Location Negotiable After Selection, Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Full-time and/or Part-time schedules may be available based on individual duty location needs. Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 7408 Food Service Working Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBFF 23-AMC-OCA Control number Help This 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 (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Videos Help Duties Food Service Workers perform tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations. They follow set procedures in accomplishing repetitive assignments and follow an established sequence of work such as working in the dish room, passing trays, portioning cold foods and hot foods. Duties include but 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 Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas Transports tray carts to wards and individually delivers trays directly to the patient's bedside or assists patients with transport of their meal trays Sets-up serving areas with hot and cold foods, keeping foods appropriately stocked during meal service 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 Assembles a variety of items while working in cold food preparation and nourishment area Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients Performing other duties as assigned VA Offers a comprehensive Total Reward$ Package. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE!: Flyer Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a child care subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) For More Information on Benefits: Employment Benefits (va.gov) Work Schedule: A variety of work schedules are available; Work schedule will be determined upon selection. NOTE: May be expected to work rotating weekends and holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99921A Help 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 Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Reliability And Dependability Special Aptitude - Food Service Work 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. Physical Effort and Work Conditions:Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. Performs work requiring light to moderate physical. May be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. Subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending . click apply for full job details
Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 21, 2023 and applicants will be referred on an 'as needed' basis thereafter. NOTE: Announcement will remain open through September 22, 2023, but may be extended if needed prior to the initial closing date. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 08/15/2023 to 09/22/2023 Salary $15.53 - $24.54 per hour Salary listed in this announcement is a Base-Line for a full-time schedule. Starting salary will be set based on locality. Pay scale & grade WG 2 Help Locations many vacancies in the following locations: Birmingham, AL Montgomery, AL Tuscaloosa, AL Tuskegee, AL Show more locations (181) Anchorage, AK Phoenix, AZ Prescott, AZ Tucson, AZ Fayetteville, AR Little Rock, AR North Little Rock, AR Fresno, CA Livermore, CA Loma Linda, CA Long Beach, CA Los Angeles, CA Mather, CA Menlo Park, CA Palo Alto, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Vallejo, CA Aurora, CO Denver, CO Glendale, CO Grand Junction, CO Loveland, CO Newington, CT West Haven, CT Wilmington, DE District of Columbia, DC Bay Pines, FL Gainesville, FL Lake City, FL Miami, FL Orlando, FL Saint Petersburg, FL Tampa, FL West Palm Beach, FL Atlanta, GA Augusta, GA Decatur, GA Dublin, GA Duluth, GA Honolulu, HI Boise, ID Chicago, IL Danville, IL Hines, IL Marion, IL North Chicago, IL Westchester, IL Fort Wayne, IN Indianapolis, IN Marion, IN Des Moines, IA Iowa City, IA Leavenworth, KS Topeka, KS Wichita, KS Fort Thomas, KY Lexington, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA New Orleans, LA Pineville, LA Shreveport, LA Augusta, ME Togus, ME Baltimore, MD Linthicum, MD Perry Point, MD Bedford, MA Boston, MA Brockton, MA Jamaica Plain, MA Leeds, MA West Roxbury, MA Ann Arbor, MI Battle Creek, MI Detroit, MI Iron Mountain, MI Saginaw, MI Eagan, MN Minneapolis, MN Saint Cloud, MN Biloxi, MS Jackson, MS Ridgeland, MS Columbia, MO Kansas City, MO Poplar Bluff, MO Saint Louis, MO Fort Harrison, MT Miles City, MT Grand Island, NE Lincoln, NE Omaha, NE North Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Manchester, NH East Orange, NJ Lyons, NJ Albuquerque, NM Albany, NY Batavia, NY Bath, NY Bronx, NY Brooklyn, NY Buffalo, NY Canandaigua, NY Montrose, NY New York, NY Northport, NY Syracuse, NY Wappingers Falls, NY Asheville, NC Charlotte, NC Durham, NC Fayetteville, NC Kernersville, NC Salisbury, NC Fargo, ND Chillicothe, OH Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dayton, OH Muskogee, OK Oklahoma City, OK Portland, OR Roseburg, OR White City, OR Altoona, PA Butler, PA Coatesville, PA Erie, PA Lebanon, PA Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA Wilkes Barre, PA San Juan, PR Providence, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Fort Meade, SD Hot Springs, SD Sioux Falls, SD Memphis, TN Mountain Home, TN Murfreesboro, TN Nashville, TN Amarillo, TX Arlington, TX Big Spring, TX Bonham, TX Dallas, TX El Paso County, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Kerrville, TX San Antonio, TX Temple, TX Waco, TX Salt Lake City, UT White River Junction, VT Hampton, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Lakewood, WA Seattle, WA Spokane, WA Tacoma, WA Vancouver, WA Walla Walla, WA Beckley, WV Clarksburg, WV Huntington, WV Martinsburg, WV Madison, WI Milwaukee, WI Tomah, WI Cheyenne, WY Sheridan, WY Location Negotiable After Selection, Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Full-time and/or Part-time schedules may be available based on individual duty location needs. Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 7408 Food Service Working Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBFF 23-AMC-OCA Control number Help This 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 (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Videos Help Duties Food Service Workers perform tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations. They follow set procedures in accomplishing repetitive assignments and follow an established sequence of work such as working in the dish room, passing trays, portioning cold foods and hot foods. Duties include but 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 Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas Transports tray carts to wards and individually delivers trays directly to the patient's bedside or assists patients with transport of their meal trays Sets-up serving areas with hot and cold foods, keeping foods appropriately stocked during meal service 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 Assembles a variety of items while working in cold food preparation and nourishment area Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients Performing other duties as assigned VA Offers a comprehensive Total Reward$ Package. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE!: Flyer Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a child care subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) For More Information on Benefits: Employment Benefits (va.gov) Work Schedule: A variety of work schedules are available; Work schedule will be determined upon selection. NOTE: May be expected to work rotating weekends and holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99921A Help 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 Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Reliability And Dependability Special Aptitude - Food Service Work 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. Physical Effort and Work Conditions:Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. Performs work requiring light to moderate physical. May be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. Subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending . click apply for full job details
