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Food Service Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 45 days ago
On-site Murfreesboro, TN $19.3 – $22.5/hr Apply by May 19, 2026 Food Service Working ESFJESFPISFJISTJ HospitalityTransportation
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This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN. As a WG- 3 Food Service Worker, the incumbent works independently with minimal supervision. The WG-3 FSW demonstrates a broad knowledge of Food Service procedures including food preparation, modified diets, dishwashing, dry food and perishable food (refrigerated) storage, handling and food delivery.
What You'll Do
- →The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department.
- →The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries.
- →The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE").
- →As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless.
- →With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.
- →Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Sets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenishes items as necessary.
- →Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu.
- →Uses general sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste.
- →Prevents contamination by cleaning equipment previously used for raw food.
- →Prepares boxed/to go meals.
- →Organizes work in a logical sequence.
- →Serves food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients'/residents' plates.
- →Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts in specified quantities.
- →Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 12743358-ad4c-4e10-a4a1-2057355b2764
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