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Food Service Worker – Part Time

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a part-time Food Service Worker job at the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, North Dakota, run by the Veterans Health Administration. The work is in the Nutrition and Food Service team and focuses on preparing and delivering meals for patients and staff. It is a direct-hire job open to U.S. citizens, with one vacancy.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees whose job was eliminated get selection priority under CTAP or ICTAP. Traditional veterans' preference does not apply, but qualified veterans get full consideration.

What you would do

  • Set up and break down serving stations with food and supplies.
  • Portion food into standard serving sizes using proper utensils and dishware.
  • Select and place correct food items on patient trays.
  • Deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides and report their comments and complaints.
  • Prepare cold foods such as salads, sandwich fillings, and simple desserts.

Do you qualify for WG-3?

With experience: No specific length of experience is required. You must show training or experience that matches the duties, with details on your resume. Applicants are rated under OPM Federal Wage System qualification standards for this Wage Grade 3 job.

With education: There is no educational requirement for this job.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less, showing details of your experience
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one
  • SF-50 or ICTAP/CTAP documentation if you are a displaced federal employee
  • Disability letter (Schedule A or VA) or separation notice (RIF), if they apply to you
  • DD-214 or SF-15, if they apply to you

How you will be rated: Your answers to the online questionnaire are checked first against a screen-out question about minimum qualifications. Eligible applicants are then rated on job elements such as dexterity and safety, materials, and work practices.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or it will be ruled out.
  • Describe your food service duties with dates and hours per week, since the agency will not assume experience.
  • Submit your resume and complete the online questionnaire by 11:59 PM EST on 11/06/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Part-time, about 16 hours per week, with the schedule varying between Sunday and Saturday.

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

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Suitable for federal employment, decided by a background investigation
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Online onboarding with acceptable photo ID, which must be REAL ID compliant
  • 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
  • Works in hot, noisy kitchens with sharp blades and slippery floors

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
$20.00 – $23.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-3 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Food Service Working (7408)
Announcement
CBSY-13105757-27-AM

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