Food Service Worker
VA -Western Colorado
Grand Junction, CO
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17.60–$20.54 Per Hour
LOCATION
Grand Junction, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
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Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Cleans serving areas by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning/sanitizing work surfaces, and other food service equipment, such as refrigerators, toasters, and coffee machines.
- Cleans production equipment, including steam jacketed kettles, tilt skillets, etc., using appropriate and safe sanitation techniques.
- Loads and operates dishwashers and cart washing stations.
- Performs necessary preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Transports tray carts to wards and individually delivers trays directly to the patient's bedside or assists patients with the transport of their meal trays.
- Sets up serving areas with hot and cold foods, keeping foods appropriately stocked during meal service.
- Identifies discrepancies between the prescribed diet and/or listed food allergies and the food items listed on the tray ticket.
- Assembles a variety of items while working in the cold food preparation and nourishment area.
- Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- United States Citizenship
Position Highlights:
- Work Schedule: Full time and parttime shifts available; work schedule will be determined upon selection; may be expected to work rotating weekends and holidays
- Onsite: Role is in-person at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center
- Strong work/life balance at a mid-sized medical facility with a strong patient focus
- Paid Time Off: Accrual of annual leave/PTO and sick leave plus 11 paid federal holidays
- Excellent Federal Benefits: Insurance - Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
- Retirement: Social Security plus traditional federal pension (5-year vest), and federal 401K
- Compensation: $17.60 - $20.54/hour
About us:
We serve those who serve our country providing critical medical services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care, mental health in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes the primary MC plus four satellite clinics. Grand Junction is an outdoor recreational hub; a medium-size metro area set in the high desert and mesas of the Rocky Mountains. Come enjoy the majestic beauty and mild climate of the western Colorado canyons and countryside. Recognized as 2024's #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by USA Today, Grand Junction is worth checking out.
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