Food Service Worker

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient meal trays according to tray tickets and established menus
• Portion and place items such as:
  • Entrées and meats
  • Potatoes and vegetables
  • Salads and desserts
  • Beverages and condiments
  • Tray ware and serving utensils
• Deliver meal trays to patient wards and dining rooms
• Break down and clean tray lines following meal service
• Perform dish room duties including:
  • Scraping trays
  • Sorting and stacking tray ware
  • Loading racks into dish machines
  • Removing and organizing clean tray ware
• Clean and properly store pots and pans
• Receive and store food deliveries and supplies
• Stock walk-in refrigerators and freezers
• Maintain safe, sanitary, and organized food service work areas
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and VA facility procedures

Requirements

• Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification
• Ability to safely perform food preparation support, tray assembly, meal delivery, and dishwashing duties
• Ability to follow written menus, tray tickets, portion requirements, and supervisor instructions
• Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work in an active healthcare food service environment
• Ability to meet VA background, access, and onboarding requirements