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.
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-9:30am, every third weekend off.
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99920S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Antonio.Olgin@va.gov · 361-243-9444
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $21.93 – $25.58/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This is a 15 Hours position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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