Food Service Assistant 2

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Food Service Assistant 2 performs the duties

associated with a large and complex food service program. Duties include

portioning product, vegetable cleaning and preparation, tray line posts,

bagging flatware, ware-washing, making toast, cleaning and sanitation,

dining rooms, pots and pans, delivery, and pick-up, pouring coffee,

slicing, and buttering bread, assembling nourishments and snacks, and

assisting and training new staff. Duties may include working in dining

rooms, nourishment, or snack program. This position works as an integral

part of the food service team. Job Details We have the following types

of Food Service Assistant 2 positions (Applicant preferences will be

collected at time of interview.): Full-time (40 hours per week)

positions; 10-hour shifts (Core Shifts: 6:00am to 4:30pm, 8:15am to

6:45pm). Incumbent must work varying hours and/or overtime shifts as

required. Ability to volunteer for additional shifts. Part-time, 60% (24

hours per week) positions; 8-hour shifts (primary shift 8:00am to 4:30pm

and other shifts as needed (e.g., 6:00am-2:30pm)). Incumbent can only be

mandated up to one 10-hour shift per pay period. Ability to volunteer

for additional shifts. Note: The greatest need is full-time Job duties

require the ability to perform work that is medium to heavy in nature.

This position frequently lifts up to 50 pounds, push/pulls up to 80

pounds, hand grips up to 30 pounds, pinches up to 15 pounds, sits,

stands, walks, bends, reaches, climbs, and uses hand coordination.

(These physical requirements cover the major and essential job function

demands of the position but are not necessarily representative of all

duties to which this position may be assigned to perform.) Employment in

this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis

(TB) skin test. Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct

background checks on applicants prior to an offer of employment. A

12-month probationary period is required. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE

AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimally qualified applicants will have experience

in: Production assembly (e.g., set up a line, inspect for accuracy,

properly store items, follow procedures, sort, assemble, operate

equipment and machinery); and Interpreting and following posted

information (i.e., use appropriate procedures; interpret, comprehend,

and act upon written information) Well-qualified applicants will also

have experience in: Food service (e.g., portion and serve food, handle

food safely, maintain sanitary work areas and equipment, perform food

service tasks, knowledge of basic equipment/appliances); and/or

Communicating with co-workers and supervisors in a team environment

(e.g., assist and train new staff, reporting to supervisor, establish

positive relationships, and assist and communicate with co-workers);

and/or Using safety controls (e.g., following safety rules (proper

lifting, careful use of equipment, cautious handling of potentially

hazardous substances, etc.), using safe lifting and moving techniques);

and/or Working in a long-term care facility or providing services to

elderly or disabled persons (e.g., long term care, geriatrics, etc.)

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Qualified females, minorities, and special

disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.