Food Service Worker

Summary

About the Position: This position is located in the Directorate of Clinical Support, Nutrition Care, Food and Production Services at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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Duties

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• Prepare food items by wrapping, portioning, and assembling products for mobile food carts in accordance with established food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Stock food carts by inventorying items, replenishing supplies during service periods, and ensuring proper rotation and presentation of products.
• Balance the cash drawer by counting money at the end of the meal period, separating the change fund, and completing required documentation.
• Apply basic arithmetic and adhering to established cash-handling procedures.
• Wash dishes, pots and/or pans manually or by use of mechanical equipment.
• Clean kitchen equipment until free of debris.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.
• This position requires the employee to wear a uniform while on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Food Service Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks including s erving and preparing food in a kitchen environment; cleaning cooking utensils to include mixing bowls pots and pans; and operating cash collection systems. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT : The work requires the employee to lift items weighing up to 35 pounds; to bend, stoop, push, and pull heavy objects; and involves continuous standing, walking, and sitting. Must possess good eyesight and coordination for cash register and money-handling duties.
• WORKING CONDITIONS : Employee performs work in noisy kitchen and dining room areas and is subject to injuries from equipment used. There is exposure to dirt, grease, and water in cleaning tasks and exposure to extremes of temperature when bringing supplies from walk-in refrigerators and freezers.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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