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Food Service Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 45 days ago
On-site Kerrville, TX $19 – $22.2/hr Apply by Jun 3, 2026 Food Service Working ESFJESFPISFJISTJ Hospitality
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The VA has adopted Core Values & Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, & how we care for Veterans, their families & other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect & 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 & leadership positions at your fingertips.
What You'll Do
- →DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
- →Major Duties: 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.
- →Prepares uncooked food items, such as sandwich spread and salad dressings.
- →Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware.
- →Prepares beverages according to the number of servings required.
- →Selects and places correct items on trays.
Requirements
- ✓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 Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is 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.
- ✓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: a1173c65-2ebd-47a2-9ec0-dfc133909fbe
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