A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.MENUFind your federal government jobKeywordsLocation or RemoteSearchFood Service WorkerDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Health AdministrationVISN 19, Cheyenne Veterans Health AdministrationPrintShareSaveResumes limited to two pagesStarting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. ..SummaryThis Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Cheyenne.Food Service Workers primary purpose of performing with a wide variety of duties with several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Cook Supervisor.SummaryThis Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Cheyenne.Food Service Workers primary purpose of performing with a wide variety of duties with several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Cook Supervisor.OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates08/29/2025 to 09/07/2025 Salary$18.53 to - $21.62 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 3Location1 vacancy in the following location:Cheyenne, WY1 vacancyRemote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredNot required Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceCompetitivePromotion potential3Job family (Series) Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testNo Position sensitivity and riskTrust determination process Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCBSU-12791991-25-LM Control number 844696700This job is open toClarification from the agencyALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.VideosDutiesMajor duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items;
Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
Selects and places correct items on patient trays
Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets
Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items
designated by the menu
Sets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary;
Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian;
Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes;
Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts;
Reads and interprets regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas;
Performing other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Various work schedules depending on the needs of the service. Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99920A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedRequirementsConditions of employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Pre-employment physical required
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (
). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. * Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 09/07/2025EXPERIENCE: 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 .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.Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Wage Grade 3 Food Service Workers perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort. They may be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. They are subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds with the assistance of others.Additional informationReceiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit at .The first year of service of an employee who is given a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service under the Civil Service Regulations is a probationary period unless specifically exempted by the appointing authority.At least 60 days prior to the end of each employee's initial probationary or trial period, management officials shall, to the extent practicable, meet to discuss the employee's performance and conduct (based in part on input from the employee's supervisor), the needs of the agency, and whether their continued employment would advance the public interest, the organizational goals of the agency, and the efficiency of the service.Within 30 days prior to the end of each employee's probationary or trial period, management officials shall determine whether to finalize the employee's appointment to the Federal service, or whether to terminate their service. Before the employee is terminated, they shall be notified in writing of the effective date of the action. Expand Hide 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.Benefits
