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This position is located at the Roseburg VA Medical Center in southern Oregon, where food service is provided to various buildings throughout the campus. These include: Transitional Care Unit, Protected Care Unit, Acute Psychiatric Unit, Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitative Treatment building and Acute Care. The Motor Vehicle Operator position combines the duties of food preparation and transport.
Learn more about this agency11/22/2024 to 12/03/2024
$21.85 - $25.49 per hour
WG 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
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CBSV-12618850-25-WSN
820571600
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Special authorities include: Former overseas employees and foreign service employees. Clarification for these authorities is provided in the questionnaire. First AOC (Area of Consideration) is Facility employees; Second AOC is VA Agency; Third AOC are all other eligible applicants.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
This staff member is employed in the Nutrition & Food Service Department. This position combines the duties of a Motor Vehicle Operator with those of a Food Service Worker. In addition to performing the tasks of delivering food to various locations throughout campus, this position also performs various food production and cleaning tasks. The incumbent works under the direction of the Food Service Worker Supervisors.
Motor Vehicle Operator: This staff member is employed in the Nutrition & Food Service Department. This position combines the duties of a Motor Vehicle Operator with those of a Food Service Worker. In addition to performing the tasks of delivering food to various locations throughout campus, this position also performs various food production and cleaning tasks. The incumbent works under the direction of the Food Service Worker Supervisors.
The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for performing maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, re-fueling and cleaning of the vehicle. A two-way radio to may be utilized to receive and transmit messages. The incumbent is also responsible for completing and maintaining competencies on the use/maintenance of the vehicle and lift gate.
Food Service Worker: The incumbent is expected to do tasks with many steps or a sequence of tasks in the food production and food service areas. These include preparation and portioning of foods, mixing liquids to prescribed thickness, following restricted diet guidelines in the assembly of meals and nourishments, tray delivery, supplying and rotating stock, dishwashing and general cleaning.
Although established procedures are followed, continuous attention is required in the application of diet restrictions, proper food handling techniques, use of chemicals and the safe operation of food service equipment.
The Food Service Worker prepares uncooked items such as sandwiches, salads, spreads and salad dressings. Beverages are also prepared according to diet guidelines for therapeutic consistency. In addition, this position provides assistance to cooks by weighing, measuring and assembling ingredients according to standardized recipes. The incumbent places correct food items on hospital trays by accurately reading menus and diet cards within allotted time frames. This position is responsible for the assembly and disassembly of tray line serving stations, including preparation of equipment for hot and cold items and sanitizing of surfaces when meal service is completed. Provides assistance to cooks in food preparation area by weighing, measuring and assembling ingredients according to standardized recipes.
The Food Service worker also interacts with Veterans, delivering foods to inpatient wards and directly into patient rooms. Timely service is required to maintain food quality and temperature. The incumbent observes food safety, sanitation, and HIPPA guidelines when transporting food items. This employee properly identifies patients utilizing 2 identifiers prior to distributing trays.
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm.
Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator (Food Service Worker)/PD30482-A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
There is no education requirement for this grade/series.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/03/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12618850.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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