Food Service Worker
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SummaryThis Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center at our Martinsburg VA Medical Hospital, in Martinsburg, West Virginia.EFFECTIVE 09-24-23:This position is eligible for a 20% Critical Skills Incentive in addition to regular Salary (CSI). CSI's are authorized for WG-7408 Food Service Workers who are performing at the fully successful level or higher.Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates09/17/2024 to 09/24/2024* Salary$21.64 - $25.17 per hour* Pay scale & gradeWG 2* HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:* Martinsburg, WV 1 vacancy* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleNo* Travel RequiredNot required* Relocation expenses reimbursedNo* Appointment typePermanent* Work scheduleFull-time* ServiceCompetitive* Promotion potentialNone* Job family (Series)* 7408 Food Service Working* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceOther* Drug testNo* Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk* Trust determination process* Credentialing* Suitability/Fitness* Financial disclosureNo* Bargaining unit statusYes* Announcement numberT-BR-12512193-LC-24* Control number806119300HelpThis job is open to* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.* Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency.Clarification from the agencyThis announcement is for current Veterans Administration Employees in the Nutrition and Food Services department of the Martinsburg Medical Center. All applicants must ensure that they have included one or more SF50's showing current employment status.VideosHelpDutiesMajor duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):* Using proper cleaning solutions to sanitize food preparation surfaces.* Cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers in a food service or food handling organization.* Handling and storing sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware for public use.* Making sandwiches using prepared ingredients for cafeteria or buffet lines.* Portioning food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers.* Assembling and tossing fresh fruit or green salads in large quantities for public consumption.* Brewing coffee in a restaurant/commercial size coffee maker.* Setting up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays and condiments in communal dining areas.* Scouring and scrubbing heavy cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots.* Performing heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings and/or exhaust hoods.* Loading and operating a continuous conveyor belt feeding dishwasher.* Setting up cafeteria lines and/or steam-tables with hot and cold food items.* Standing/walking to clear tables and carrying trays of heavy dishes for several hours or more at a time.* Sweeping and mopping floors repetitively in high traffic areas such as corridors, entry ways, cafeterias and other areas.* Moving kitchen equipment such as stand mixers, weight scales and meat slicers to clean spaces behind and under such equipment.* Delivering meals, which may include hot foods and liquids, to patients' bedsides or patrons.* Emptying trashcans containing food scraps and waste.* Reading and understanding written material such as time and duty schedules.* Reading and following instructions with regard to safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals.* Reading and following instructions on menus, recipes, and/or basic work instructions.* Following label directions in using cleaning or disinfecting/sanitizing agents.* Applying sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste.* Adhering to safety policies and procedures when performing manual work involving lifting, carrying, transporting and delivering food or other items.* Working quickly without accidents while at the same time being attentive to the quality of your work.* Recognizing typical health and safety hazards for yourself and other workers around you.* Working rapidly and accurately under the pressure of deadlines.Work Schedule: Various work schedules availablePosition Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99921SCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): ApprovedRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedHelpRequirementsConditions 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.QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/24/2024.RESUME REQUIREMENTS - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:* Job Title (for each position)* Description of duties (be as detailed as possible)* Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2018 to April 2020) of employment* Full-time or part-time status (include average hours worked per week)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* Follow Directions* Handle Weights and Loads* Reliability And Dependability* Special Aptitude - Food Service Work* Work PracticesExperience 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: The work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well-lighted but usually noisy from food service activities, and there is danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationThis occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive through [insert date]. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.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.Read more* BenefitsHelpA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.For more information on the Who may apply eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.