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Food Service Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Food Service Worker job at the Chicago, IL VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The work covers food and drink preparation, modified diets, dishwashing, food storage and kitchen cleanliness. It uses Direct-Hire Authority, so the agency can hire without the usual competitive ranking steps, and the hours include evenings and some weekend days.

2 vacancies, and the announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. The agency says it is for all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Set up and break down assigned food stations with correct supplies
  • Portion food into standard serving sizes using proper utensils
  • Assemble, measure and mix ingredients following standard recipes
  • Deliver meal trays to patients and report their comments and complaints
  • Make final checks of diet trays for completeness and correct temperature
  • Perform heavy-duty cleaning throughout food service areas

Do you qualify for WG-4?

With experience: No specific length of training or experience is required. You must show evidence of training or experience that gives you the knowledge and skills to do the work, with detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants are rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards for this WG-4 position.

With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing relevant experience, dates and hours per week, two pages maximum
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, only if it applies to you
  • VA Disability Letter, only if it applies to you
  • Separation Notice (RIF), only if it applies to you
  • SF-15, only if it applies to you
  • SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, only if it applies to you
  • Transcript, only if it applies to you

How you will be rated: Your answers to the online questionnaire are checked first, starting with a screen-out question. Applicants who meet the minimum are rated on job elements such as dexterity and safety, interpreting instructions, and work practices. Missing or unclear information can lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your food service work in detail on your resume, including hours per week, because the agency will not assume experience.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, and upload it as a PDF if possible.
  • Be ready for a urinalysis drug screen and bring a REAL ID-compliant form of identification for onboarding.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Listed hours are Sunday through Thursday and Friday through Tuesday, 10:30 am to 7:00 pm. Compressed or flexible schedules are not authorized.

Incentives and relocation: None. Critical Skills Incentive, relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Suitable for federal employment after a background investigation
  • Drug screening by urinalysis before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Complete online onboarding with acceptable ID; REAL ID required
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption required
  • Frequently lift up to 20 pounds; occasionally lift over 40 pounds with help

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$23.00 – $27.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-4 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Food Service Working (7408)
Announcement
CAZP-13102582-27-KG

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