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MENU Sign inNEWMy jobsProfileResumes & documentsSearch preferencesNotifications NEWSign outMy jobsProfileResumes & documentsNotifications NEWSearch preferencesSign outEventsHelp CenterSearch Back to resultsApplyFood Service WorkerDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Health AdministrationVeterans Health AdministrationApply Print Share Save Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply SummaryThis Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Sheridan WY.The incumbent will perform tasks that requires attention to work operations. The incumbent will work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation dish and pot washing serving area portioning cold food dipping hot food and passing trays.SummaryThis Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Sheridan WY.The incumbent will perform tasks that requires attention to work operations. The incumbent will work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation dish and pot washing serving area portioning cold food dipping hot food and passing trays.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 12032025 to 09252026 Salary18.89 to - 22.04 per hour Pay scale & gradeWG 3Location1 vacancy in the following location Sheridan WY 1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNone Job family Series 7408 Food Service Working Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow RiskTrust determination processCredentialingSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberCBSU-12844856-26-GDAControl number851524700This job is open toHelpThe public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agencyThe public.This is an open continuous announcement that will be used to fill multiple positions.Direct hire authority is being used to fill these positions.VideosDutiesHelp Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited toSets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food itemsPortions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishwareSelects and places correct items on patient traysDecides what food items to serve for the common dietsIdentifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menuSets up dining room tables for service place food and beverages on tables and replenish items as necessaryDelivers meal trays to the patients bedsides reporting the patients comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitianProvides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area such as weigh measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipesReads and interprets regular or modified menus individual diet cards tray tickets or patient selectionsPerforms heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areasPerforming other duties as assignedWork Schedule 630am-700pm S-S 12 hour shiftsPosition Description TitlePD Food Service Worker99920SRelocationRecruitment Incentives Not Authorized RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this jobSubject to a backgroundsuitability investigationDesignated andor random drug testing may be requiredMay serve a probationary periodSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959A complete application package Resume Transcripts etc.Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding processQualificationsTo qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.EXPERIENCE A specific length of training and experience is not required but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job ElementsDexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions Specifications other than blueprint readingMaterialsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork PracticesExperience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religions spiritual community student social. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.Note A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education Not required. Additional informationThe Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan ICTAP and Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website which can be found at httpswww.opm.gov.Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 4 6 or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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.ExpandHide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsHelpReview our benefitsHow you will be evaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received. BenefitsHelpReview our benefitsRequired documentsRequired DocumentsHelp Documents AcceptedCover LetterDD-214 Statement of ServiceDisability Letter Schedule ADisability Letter VALicenseOther 1Performance AppraisalProfessional CertificationResumeSeparation Notice RIFSF-15SF-50 Notification of Personnel ActionTranscriptDocuments RequiredResumePlease review the above lists to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment such as a copy of your SF-50 transcript ICTAPCTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees.You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. How to ApplyHelpAll applicants are encouraged to apply online.To apply for this position you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on 09252026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12844856.1. To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete log into your USAJOBS account httpsmy.usajobs.govAccountLogin select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application the documentation received and processed and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.To return to an incomplete application log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume andor other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.Agency contact informationVISN 19 HR Contact CenterPhone719-227-4600EmailV19USAJOBSVA.GOVAddress Sheridan VA Health Care System 1898 Fort Road Sheridan WY 82801 US Next stepsPeriodically a certificate of eligibles will be issued to the service line applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete and the referral certificates is issued applicants will be notified of their status by email.Fair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required DocumentsHelp Documents AcceptedCover LetterDD-214 Statement of ServiceDisability Letter Schedule ADisability Letter VALicenseOther 1Performance AppraisalProfessional CertificationResumeSeparation Notice RIFSF-15SF-50 Notification of Personnel ActionTranscriptDocuments RequiredResumePlease review the above lists to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment such as a copy of your SF-50 transcript ICTAPCTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees.You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. How to ApplyHelpAll applicants are encouraged to apply online.To apply for this position you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on 09252026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12844856.1. To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete log into your USAJOBS account httpsmy.usajobs.govAccountLogin select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application the documentation received and processed and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.To return to an incomplete application log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume andor other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.ExpandHide how to applyAgency contact informationVISN 19 HR Contact CenterPhone719-227-4600EmailV19USAJOBSVA.GOVAddress Sheridan VA Health Care System 1898 Fort Road Sheridan WY 82801 US Next stepsPeriodically a certificate of eligibles will be issued to the service line applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete and the referral certificates is issued applicants will be notified of their status by email.ExpandHide next stepsFair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request SummaryThis Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Sheridan WY.The incumbent will perform tasks that requires attention to work operations. The incumbent will work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation dish and pot washing serving area portioning cold food dipping hot food and passing trays.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 12032025 to 09252026 Salary18.89 to - 22.04 per hour Pay scale & gradeWG 3Location1 vacancy in the following location Sheridan WY 1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNone Job family Series 7408 Food Service Working Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow RiskTrust determination processCredentialingSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberCBSU-12844856-26-GDAControl number851524700 Previous resultNext result Your session is about to expire Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. 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