- Position Title
- Food Service Worker WG-4
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CAYN-10393560-19-CC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 1, 2019 to Saturday, June 1, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
6.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service. *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service. *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
7.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR,
- are a disabled veteran; OR,
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
8.
Are you a Veterans Health Administration employee?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the appropriate answer to the following question based on your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of your knowledge or skills as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
From the descriptions listed below, select the response that best describes your ability to perform as a Food Service Worker, based on your past work and/or school performance. Please select only one answer.
1. Have at lease six months of specialized dietary food service work experience in a hospital setting.
and
2. Your background must demonstrate experience in a variety of Food Service related task such as food preparation, delivery of patient
trays, proper food selection, set up of cafeteria lines, food service tables and/or buffet tables.
1. Have at lease six months of specialized dietary food service work experience in a hospital setting.
and
2. Your background must demonstrate experience in a variety of Food Service related task such as food preparation, delivery of patient
trays, proper food selection, set up of cafeteria lines, food service tables and/or buffet tables.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to your ability to sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
3.
Take nourishment inventory, replace expired bulk items, label and distribute individual nourishment to appropriate patients and
nursing stations.
nursing stations.
4.
Ability to work in conditions containing steam from cooking and dish washing equipment.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to your work practices ability to inspect Dietary trays to ensure. accuracy.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Ability to inspect diet trays assembled by lower level worker to ensure. accuracy.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to your ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Ability to interpret instructions received orally or written.
7.
Ability to adapt to multiple interruptions by ward staff to request to relocate/move food service carts to prevent hindrance of patient care.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to your ability to Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Prepare individual and bulk nourishment for patients.
9.
Manage all functions pertaining to Tray Communication Center (TCC).
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to your ability to work technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Apply sanitary techniques to prevent bacterial contamination.
11.
Compile diet activity list/tray tickets and prepare tickets and patient select menus for tray line.
12.
Ability to use a computer to enter and retrieve basic information concerning menus, diets and recipes.
13.
Demonstrates skill in making precise measurements and accurately weighing recipe ingredients.
14.
Assemble, label and arrange completed recipe i terns in preparation for use by cooks.
15.
Determine the quantities of ingredients needed to prepare required yields.
16.
Make conversions from the metric system to Position the U.S. standard system.
17.
Ability to use and protect equipment considered to be hazardous such as knives, can openers and slices.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Review and process tray tickets received via alter~ate methods. (i.e. fax)
19.
Weigh and measure food items and recipes ingredients, using portion control scales and measuring devices to apportion individual items according to standardized recipes.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to your ability to operate with dexterity and safety
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Ability to work in conditions that present extreme temperature changes when entering and exiting walk-in freezers/refrigerators.
INSTRUCTIONS: VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - You must submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veterans preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicants claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
INSTRUCTIONS: RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.