Food Service Worker

Summary Wage Grade 4 Food Service Workers independently perform duties that require proficiency in special procedures. They require a broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation. Wage grade 4 workers can do all the duties of a lower grade worker, but also may help with making patient selections, thickening items and checking trays. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items. Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware. Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets on a diet card or tray ticket. Provides patients with basic information about modified diets and the nutrition services that are available. Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu. Follows directions in assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings following standardized recipes and using sanitary techniques. Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian. Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area including assembling, labeling and arranging completed recipe items in preparation for use by cooks. Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts along with individual and bulk nourishments and supplement foods and beverages for patients. Makes final check of diet trays assembled by lower grade workers for completeness, correct food temperatures; Works 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. Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas. Performing other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-time; 10:45am to 7:15pm Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99836S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-04-13