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Position Title
Food Service Worker Full Time
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTD-12096787-23-RL Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 to Saturday, September 30, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for 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)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
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.
(limit characters)
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should 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). Applicant's 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). (limit characters)
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
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. (limit characters)
1. (Screen-Out) Reliability and Dependability: From the descriptions listed below, select the response that best describes your ability to perform reliably and dependably as a Food Service Worker, based on your past work and/or school performance. Please select only one answer.
In making your response, consider that this job includes such tasks as scouring and scrubbing kitchen items, cleaning food preparation surfaces, making hot and cold food, setting up cafeteria lines, sweeping and mopping floors, and emptying trashcans.
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The following statements pertain to your work practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order). (limit characters)
2. Using proper cleaning solutions to sanitize food preparation surfaces.
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3. Cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers in a food service or food handling organization.
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4. Handling and storing sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware for public use.
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5. Making sandwiches using prepared ingredients for cafeteria or buffet lines.
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6. Portioning food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers.
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7. Assembling and tossing fresh fruit or green salads in large quantities for public consumption.
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8. Brewing coffee in a restaurant/commercial size coffee maker.
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The following statements pertain to your ability to use and maintain quantity cooking and serving tools. (limit characters)
9. Setting up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays and condiments in communal dining areas.
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10. Scouring and scrubbing heavy cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots.
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11. Performing heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings and/or exhaust hoods.
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12. Loading and operating a continuous conveyor belt feeding dishwasher.
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13. Setting up cafeteria lines and/or steam-tables with hot and cold food items.
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The following statements pertain to your ability to handle weights and loads. (limit characters)
14. Standing/walking to clear tables and carrying trays of heavy dishes for several hours or more at a time.
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15. Sweeping and mopping floors repetitively in high traffic areas such as corridors, entryways, cafeterias and other areas.
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16. Moving kitchen equipment such as stand mixers, weight scales and meat slicers to clean spaces behind and under such equipment.
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17. Delivering meals, which may include hot foods and liquids, to patients' bedsides or patrons.
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18. Emptying trashcans containing food scraps and waste.
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The following statements pertain to your ability to follow directions which vary from task to task. (limit characters)
19. Reading and understanding written material such as time and duty schedules.
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20. Reading and following instructions with regard to safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals.
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21. Reading and following instructions on menus, recipes, and/or basic work instructions.
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22. Following label directions in using cleaning or disinfecting/sanitizing agents.
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23. Applying sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste.
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The following statements pertain to your ability to work with dexterity and safety. (limit characters)
24. Adhering to safety policies and procedures when performing manual work involving lifting, carrying, transporting and delivering food or other items.
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25. Working quickly without accidents while at the same time being attentive to the quality of your work.
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26. Recognizing typical health and safety hazards for yourself and other workers around you.
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27. Working rapidly and accurately under the pressure of deadlines.
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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.
(limit characters)