Food Service Worker

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Veterans Health Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Tomah, Wisconsin
• Salary: $21.93 – $25.58/hr
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Number of Openings: 3
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-03
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-14

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Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: Set up assigned station on the tray line with the correct supplies and food items. Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients'/residents' plates. Break down and clean the station when assigned. Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary.

Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides and report the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian. Sort, wash, peel and cut cold foods using knives or other equipment. Provide assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes. Operate and break down and clean all equipment assigned to food service and related areas.

Make final check of diet trays assembled by lower grade workers for completeness, correct food temperatures. Verify that food items on the tray are appropriate for the prescribed diet. Provide patients with basic information about modified diets and the nutrition services that are available. Determine the quantities of ingredients needed to prepare required yield. Work Schedule: 6:30am - 3pm, every other weekend and some holidays.

Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99920S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Contact

Antonio.Olgin@va.gov · 361-243-9444

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.93 – $25.58/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-14.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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