Summary Position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) section of the Allied Health Service Line in the VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin (a complexity level 3 Facility). The purpose of the position is to perform a variety of duties that are primarily concerned with food service or food preparation. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limitied to the following: Set up various stations on the central tray line with food and non-food items needed to serve the meal. Combines fruit and vegetable ingredients for salads and portions and assembles individual salads and desserts. Use portion control scales and measuring utensils for food items to meet standards of portion accuracy. Make toast, sandwiches, box lunches, cold plates and performs other simple food preparation. During the tray assembly process; places food on trays. After tray assembly process; break down and cleans area and returns food and non-food items to designated locations. Serve food cafeteria-style and prepares service stands by setting up condiments, silverware and glassware for table service. Serve tables by placing food and beverages on tables and replenishes as necessary. Load and deliver food carts to patient care units. Distribute trays and/or nourishments to specified locations or directly to patients' bedside. Collect soiled dishes and return to the dish room for processing. Report errors or omissions on trays to supervisor for corrective action. Remove outdated nourishments from ward refrigerators/freezers and replaces expired bulk nourishments. Prepare individual nourishments, bulk nourishments, and nutritional supplement as directed. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; rotating weekends and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99836S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/15/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Work Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: May be required to and must be physically able to perform work involving constant standing, walking, frequent bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift to 40 pounds. May be required to push heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing and delivering supplies and transport heavy objects and food service equipment. Incumbent must be able to work in temperatures above and below normal and is subject to cuts and burns when preparing or serving food and beverages; is in danger of falling on slippery floors. Works with a variety of cleaning compounds and detergents. Working Conditions: The work is performed in kitchen, dish room, pot machine room, storage areas and offices where steam and heat from cooking, serving on the tray assembly line and dish or pan washing often causes high temperatures and high humidity. The work areas are generally well lighted, but usually noisy from food service activities. There is a danger of slipping on wet floors where food or beverages have been dropped. Incumbent is regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces and extreme temperatures. Depending upon the job assignment the work may require the use of protective clothing and gear such as masks, gowns, gloves, earplugs, goggles, beard snoods and freezer coats. Clothing and dress must meet sanitation and safety standards Education Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.