Food Service Worker
The primary purpose of the Food Service Worker, WG-3 position is to perform basic, routine food service tasks such as maintains food supply at service points checking labels and dates for freshness and safety, covers, labels, dates and stores leftovers, organizes work assignments.
Food Service:
Assembles bulk food and operates rethermalization equipment for cafeteria-style service.
Serves tray/meal items using point of service style meal service following master menus, tray tickets, or diet cards as guidance.
Checks that tray and food carts are at proper temperature prior to meal service.
Records temperatures of food and equipment and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
Sets up late trays from pre-assembled trays.
Seeks guidance from higher-grade employee or supervisor when unfamiliar with a diet restriction and appropriate food items for a tray.
Washes, peels, and cuts fruit and vegetables by hand or machine.
Assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items.
Portions, plates, and garnishes salads, desserts and beverages.
Food /Tray Delivery:
Transports food delivery carts by hand or motorized vehicle to wards.
Delivers tray carts to and from rethermalization rooms, docks, carts.
Passes and collects patient trays according to procedure.
Returns soiled trays, pans, and utensils for cleaning and sanitation.
Sanitation / Cleaning:
Scrapes, sorts, soaks and racks soiled dishware, glasses and silverware.
Loads and unloads machine.
Scrubs cooking utensils and pans using utilizing three-sink and/or machine washing methods.
Operates washing machines; checks detergent level and records water temperatures on log.
Cleans washing machines and work areas after a meal.
Deep cleans and de-limes washing equipment by removing doors, screens, strainer pans and spray arms as assigned.
Collects trash and transports to disposal area.
Cleans floors, walls, shelves.
Ingredient Control Unit/Food Storage:
Labels all food items with contents and dates per labeling guidelines.
Breaks down and stores deliveries.
Rotates and stores perishable and non-perishable items.
Work Schedule:
Variable hours with rotating shifts, holidays and weekend may apply.
Position Description Title/PD#:
Food Service Worker/07859-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/20/2020.
Experience:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position.
Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire.
Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.
The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
The screen-out element for this position is the Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
Examples of the type of experience meeting this requirement typically include but are not limited to:
concentrating on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions; performing food handling and sanitation tasks quickly, accurately and effectively without direct supervision on a daily basis; maintaining security of food products to prevent loss; and demonstrating and initiating willingness to help other employees meet the needs of the customers.
Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Technical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
The position requires performance of work which involves light physical effort, such as that involved in using vacuum cleaners and dry mops; continually standing, bending, stooping and reaching; frequently lifting and emptying waste baskets; frequently pushing carts loaded with waste; and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Also performs work which involves moderate to heavy physical effort, such as required to move heavy equipment and furniture, i.
e.
, heavy industrial vacuum cleaners, heavy duty floor scrubbers and buffers, couches, beds, etc.
, and lifting, carrying and/or moving items weighing up to 40-50 pounds and pushing carts weighing approximately 500 pounds and require 18 pounds of force to initiate movement and 10 pounds of constant force to keep the food carts rolling.
Usually works indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation's.
Will be exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors, etc.
, as well as subject to cuts and bruises.
Continually exposed to dust, dirt, and disagreeable odors, and is frequently exposed to organic material which may be contaminated and/or infectious and require special handling.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Food Service:
Assembles bulk food and operates rethermalization equipment for cafeteria-style service.
Serves tray/meal items using point of service style meal service following master menus, tray tickets, or diet cards as guidance.
Checks that tray and food carts are at proper temperature prior to meal service.
Records temperatures of food and equipment and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
Sets up late trays from pre-assembled trays.
Seeks guidance from higher-grade employee or supervisor when unfamiliar with a diet restriction and appropriate food items for a tray.
Washes, peels, and cuts fruit and vegetables by hand or machine.
Assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items.
Portions, plates, and garnishes salads, desserts and beverages.
Food /Tray Delivery:
Transports food delivery carts by hand or motorized vehicle to wards.
Delivers tray carts to and from rethermalization rooms, docks, carts.
Passes and collects patient trays according to procedure.
Returns soiled trays, pans, and utensils for cleaning and sanitation.
Sanitation / Cleaning:
Scrapes, sorts, soaks and racks soiled dishware, glasses and silverware.
Loads and unloads machine.
Scrubs cooking utensils and pans using utilizing three-sink and/or machine washing methods.
Operates washing machines; checks detergent level and records water temperatures on log.
Cleans washing machines and work areas after a meal.
Deep cleans and de-limes washing equipment by removing doors, screens, strainer pans and spray arms as assigned.
Collects trash and transports to disposal area.
Cleans floors, walls, shelves.
Ingredient Control Unit/Food Storage:
Labels all food items with contents and dates per labeling guidelines.
Breaks down and stores deliveries.
Rotates and stores perishable and non-perishable items.
Work Schedule:
Variable hours with rotating shifts, holidays and weekend may apply.
Position Description Title/PD#:
Food Service Worker/07859-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/20/2020.
Experience:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position.
Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire.
Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.
The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
The screen-out element for this position is the Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
Examples of the type of experience meeting this requirement typically include but are not limited to:
concentrating on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions; performing food handling and sanitation tasks quickly, accurately and effectively without direct supervision on a daily basis; maintaining security of food products to prevent loss; and demonstrating and initiating willingness to help other employees meet the needs of the customers.
Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Technical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
The position requires performance of work which involves light physical effort, such as that involved in using vacuum cleaners and dry mops; continually standing, bending, stooping and reaching; frequently lifting and emptying waste baskets; frequently pushing carts loaded with waste; and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Also performs work which involves moderate to heavy physical effort, such as required to move heavy equipment and furniture, i.
e.
, heavy industrial vacuum cleaners, heavy duty floor scrubbers and buffers, couches, beds, etc.
, and lifting, carrying and/or moving items weighing up to 40-50 pounds and pushing carts weighing approximately 500 pounds and require 18 pounds of force to initiate movement and 10 pounds of constant force to keep the food carts rolling.
Usually works indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation's.
Will be exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors, etc.
, as well as subject to cuts and bruises.
Continually exposed to dust, dirt, and disagreeable odors, and is frequently exposed to organic material which may be contaminated and/or infectious and require special handling.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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