The VA San Diego Healthcare Network is recruiting Food Service Workers for Nutrition and Food Service. The primary purpose of the Food Service Worker position is to support the food service operations provided to Veterans. They work in one or more functional areas such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving area doing work such as portioning cold food, dipping hot food, working in the dish room and passing trays. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. ["*****The San Diego VA Health Care System is Seeking Highly Energetic Candidates***** This vacancy is a solicitation for a Hiring Fair Event, which will be on an invite only basis once the position qualifications have been met. If you receive an invitation, you will be required to attend in person on: Date: 2/4/2023 Time: 8:00 AM. - 3:00 PM Location of Hiring Event: VA Outpatient Clinic - (Address and map of hiring fair location will be provided to candidates who have met minimum qualifications for invitation) You will be notified of your qualifications and if determined to be minimally qualified, you will receive an invitation for interview and MUST RSVP no later than 01/25/2023. Applicants should plan for a long day if selected, as there are several pre-employment stations to clear. Requirements for Pre-Employment Screening: Fingerprints (Two forms of ID required) Security background Physical Immunizations (Immunization records preferred) Major duties are below but not limited to: Sets up assigned station with the correct supplies and food items. Serves food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients'/residents' plates. Breaks down and cleans the station when assigned. Sets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary. Returns soiled trays and dishes to the dish room. Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides and report the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian. Prepares beverages according to the number of servings required. Prepares fresh fruit, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings, cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts in specified quantities. Sorts, wash, peel and cut cold foods using knives or other equipment. Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes. Prepares uncooked food items, such as sandwich spread and salad dressings. Operates, breaks down and cleans all equipment assigned to food service and related areas. Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware. Prepares boxed-to go meals. Selects and places correct items on patient trays. Reads and interprets a regular or modified menu, individual diet cards, tray tickets and patient selections. Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu. Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets. Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas. Separates food waste, trash/recyclables from dishes, glasses and silverware. Unloads food/tray delivery carts. Stores sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware. Scrapes, soak, scour, and scrub cookware and utensils. Moves garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area. Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Medical Center. Work Schedule: Variable, Rotating Day and Holidays Off Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker (Hiring Fair)/PD99920A Physical Requirements: Food Service Workers perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort. They are subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending."]

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