Food Service WorkerFood Service Worker (Full-time)

Food Service Worker Edward P. Boland VA Medical Center Leeds, MA 01053 The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, is seeking Food Service Workers. These positions are part of the Nutrition & Food Service (NFS). Major duties and responsibilities include (but are 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 Break down and clean the assigned area when the meal is finished, and return food to the kitchen 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 after meals Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedside Brew coffee according to the number of servings required Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes Apportion of other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches 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 Sort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables Operate and break down equipment Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas Separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dish washing area Remove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine Unload delivery trucks Store sanitized dishes, glasses, and silverware Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub the heavier cooking utensils Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area Performing other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

This position is in the Competitive Service. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. Subject to a background/suitability investigation. 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. 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. For full job details and to apply online, go to USAJobs by clicking this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/865163800 •Please note: Résumé

Reminder:

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Benefits:

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a Federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your Federal career very rewarding. Visit this link for more Federal Benefits information: https://www.vacareers.va.gov/

Benefits/EmploymentBenefits Tags:

Food Service Employees, Cooks, Line cooks, Food preparer, Food Server, Diner Employee, Cafeteria Employee, Cafeteria Assistant, Cafeteria Worker, Lunch employee, Lunch aide, Kitchen Hand.

Pay:

$22.97 - $26.81 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person