* DutiesHelpDutiesSummaryThe incumbent serves as a Food Service Worker performing a full range of duties for the VA Healthcare System, Nutrition and Food Service. Requires knowledge of food service operations and advanced food delivery systems including tray delivery and pick-up, ware washing and sanitation in a hospital or nursing home setting. Work assignments and schedules will vary according to the needs of the department and facility.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThis is a OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until July 30, 2021. Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.Applicants will remain active for 3 months after the initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period.Duties include, but not limited to:* Delivering meals, which may include hot foods and liquids, to patients’ bedsides or patrons.* Setting up cafeteria lines and/or steam-tables with hot and cold food items.* 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.* Sweeping and mopping floors repetitively in high traffic areas such as corridors, entry ways, cafeterias and other areas.* Standing/walking to clear tables and carrying trays of heavy dishes for several hours or more at a time.* Loading and operating a continuous conveyor belt feeding dishwasher.* Performing heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings and/or exhaust hoods.* Scouring and scrubbing heavy cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots.* 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.Work Schedule: Various Full time and Part time shifts & tours of duty to include weekends and holidays as needed.Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD11090A, PD03061A, PD11387A, PD10228A, PD05470A, PD11108A, PD99920A, PD050250, PD095390, and PD046900Physical Requirements: Food Service Worker (FSW) requiring continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, and bending. May also be required to work for long periods using repetitive motion, especially in the Sanitation and Tray line areas. The FSW frequently lifts or moves objects and pushes/pulls weighing (or requiring the force of) up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers. May be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing pots, pans or other food service equipment. The FSW working in the Ingredient Control unit will push heavy carts and trucks during unloading, storing, and delivering food and supplies. and will regularly lift or move objects over 40 pounds with the assistance of pallet jacks or other workers. To minimize the risk of work-related injury, the FSW adheres to sate, ergonomic work practices, including bending at knees to lit), pushing (not pulling) carts or other equipment, using appropriate PPEs, and following all established safety standards.Promotion Potential: The selectee MUST apply to next higher grade level in order to be promoted. This announcement is for one grade level only and does not confer eligibility for non-competitive promotion.WG-03 Salary By Location:Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA: $16.67-19.45 per hourLoma Linda, CA: $15.40-17.96 per hourSan Diego, CA: $16.85-19.64 per hourPhoenix, AZ: $14.14-16.48 per hourPrescott, AZ: $13.83-16.12 per hourTucson, AZ: $16.72-19.53 per hourAlbuquerque, NM: $13.16-15.33 per hourTravel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone* Job family (Series)7408 Food Service WorkingSimilar jobs* Dishwashers* Food Serving Related Workers, All Other* Hospital Food Service Workers* Workers, Food Serving Related, All Other* Workers, Hospital Food Service* RequirementsHelpRequirementsConditions of Employment* You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job* Subject to a background/suitability investigation* Designated and/or random drug testing may be required* May serve a probationary period* 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 processQualificationsTo 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:* Dexterity and Safety* Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)* Reliability And Dependability* Special Aptitude – Food Service Work* Technical Practices* 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.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.