Food Service Worker

Food Service WorkerDuties include:Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items;Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishwareSelects and places correct items on patient traysDecides what food items to serve for the most common dietsIdentifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menuSets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary;Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian;Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes;Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts;Reads and interprets regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selectionsPerforms heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas;Performing other duties as assigned.Work Schedule: 6:00am to 2:30pm or 6:30am to 7:00pm, and rotating weekendsPosition Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD 656-99920S The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.