The Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is recruiting for a Food Service Worker (Ingredient Control) position. The Food Service Worker (Ingredient Control) position will function within Nutrition and Food Services. The primary purpose of the position is to receive, store, distribute and take inventory of subsistence and supply. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Competencies Work Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Materials Production and Processing 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. ["The Food Service Worker duties include, but are not limited to: Receives and stores all products delivered to the Service. Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed Stores all food and expendable supplies according to food safety standards and specifications (quality, delivery temperature, cleanliness, in-tact packaging, weight). Inventories subsistence and maintains running inventories of all subsistence and supplies.food and supply orders. Maintains security of storage areas Ensures that all subsistence is rotated and used according to food safety standards. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning Monitors and maintains proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling, and shelving to ensure adequate air flow and spacing of products for optimal food safety Follows appropriate safety procedures in operating a variety of kitchen equipment Follows sanitary food handling procedures Applies knowledge of sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0600 to 1430 Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD91212A Physical Requirements: The work is performed in a food service setting with extreme temperatures and noise. There is exposure to steam, cooking odors, and extremes of temperature as when entering walk-in refrigeration and freezer units. There is potential for accidents/injuries including cuts, bruises, sprains, and falls. Subject to strong cleaning and sanitizing solutions which may be skin and respiratory irritants."]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.