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Food Service Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 54 days ago
On-site Detroit, MI $25.8 – $30.1/hr Apply by Jul 30, 2026 Food Service Working ESFJESFPISFJISTJ Hospitality
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Food Service Workers in Nutrition and Food service perform a wide range of tasks in all areas of the Food Service/Food Production kitchen. They follow set procedures in accomplishing assignments and follow an established sequence of work. Food Service Workers complete assignments individually or as part of a team under the general supervision of the immediate supervisor. This position will provide service at the offsite VA Valor Center as well as the Detroit VA Medical Center.
What You'll Do
- →MAJOR DUTIES: Set up assigned station with the correct supplies and food items.
- →Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients'/residents' plates.
- →Break down and clean the station when assigned.
- →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.
- →Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides and report the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian.
- →Prepare beverages according to the number of servings required.
- →Prepare fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts in specified quantities.
- →Sort, wash, peel and cut cold foods using knives or other equipment.
- →Provide assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes.
- →Prepare uncooked food items, such as sandwich spread and salad dressings.
- →Operate and break down and clean all equipment assigned to food service and related areas.
- →Portion food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware.
- →Prepare boxed/to go meals.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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Job ID: 4c13ec66-3079-46ce-afa8-16fb215446e7
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