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This position is located in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) at the Iowa City VA Heath Care System. Cut-off for applications will occur every 2 weeks beginning November 18, 2022 and qualified applicants referred as such until the position is filled. This announcement may be extended if necessary To 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 Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Work Practices Experience 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. ["Duties include, but are not limited to: Make the final check of patient trays assembled for completeness, correct food temperature, and to verify that food items on the tray are appropriate for the prescribed diet. Perform simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing. Operate, clean and follow safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment. Clean, store, and maintain all kitchen utensils. Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas after each use practicing a \"clean as you go\" concept. Prepare food to proper temperatures and maintain quality control and food safety. Enter patients' telephonic menu selections into a computerized system. Provide patients with basic information about modified diets to help with menu selections such as carbohydrate counting. Prepare individual, bulk nourishments and special feedings for patients. Follow directions in assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for supplemental feedings. Take nourishment inventories, replace expired bulk items, and label and distribute individual nourishments to appropriate patients or nursing stations. Use portion control scales and measuring devices to apportion individual items according to standardized recipes. Determine the quantities of ingredients needed to prepare required yields. May act as employee in charge overseeing work area in absence of a supervisor. Work Schedule: PART-TIME: Varies Sunday through Saturday, to include rotating holidays and weekends. Typical hours of 3:30pm-7:30pm or as needed per scheduling. Schedule determined upon hire. Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD50127A Physical Requirements: Work requires nearly constant standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending; unassisted lifting or moving of moderately heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds and infrequent lifting of items weighing more than 40 pounds. Daily work load varies. Supply delivery days involve considerable lifting and moving. A three-tiered cart is used for transporting items that are delivered on pallets."]

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