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Food Service Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 7 days ago
On-site Louisville, KY $20.4 – $23.8/hr Apply by Jun 5, 2026 Food Service Working ESFJESFPISFJISTJ HospitalityTransportation
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This Food Service Worker works independently with minimal supervision in a unit located outside the main facility. They demonstrate a broad knowledge of Food Service procedures including food preparation, modified diets, dishwashing, dry food and perishable food (refrigerated) storage, handling and food delivery. Will be transporting and serving meals daily to the Substance Abuse Residence Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP) Unit.
What You'll Do
- →***This position will be working in the SARRTP Unit (Substance Abuse Residence Rehabilitation Program) **** Duties include, but are not limited to: Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenishes items as necessary.
- →Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients'/residents' plates Use general sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste.
- →Prevent contamination by cleaning equipment previously used for raw food.
- →Prepare boxed/to go meals.
- →Organize work in a logical sequence.
- →Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients'/residents' plates.
- →Prepare fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts in specified quantities.
- →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.
- →Portion food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware.
- →Prepare beverages according to the number of servings required.
- →Select and places correct items on trays.
- →Read and interpret a regular or modified menu, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections.
- →Understand of food terminology, measurements, and serving information in standardized recipes and menus.
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
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