Food Service Worker
Federal government of the United States
- Camp Pendleton, CA
- $21.55 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testNo Position sensitivity and riskTrust determination process
Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberHSJG252852110862DR Control number844392300This job is open toClarification from the agencySee "Who May Apply" in the "Qualification" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.Duties
- Obtain serving utensils and equipment needed to set up and maintain inpatient and cafeteria serving lines and galley work stations.
- Supply hot foods for serving lines and foods for sandwich bar and grill.
- On the inpatient tray assembly line, portion servings according to menu selections identified on patient menus while following established serving sizes standards.
- Provide carts and trash containers for soiled meal trays and trash in officer dining rooms.
- Assembles simple sandwiches and pack boxed/bagged meals.
- Load pot/pan in dishwashing machine and stack and store clean cookware.
- Follow specific oral and written instructions when changes or new assignments are made.
- Use some judgment in deciding that the standards of sanitation, attractiveness, timeliness, courtesy, etc., are met upon direct serving and individual portioning of foods/beverages.
- Deliver and obtain meal trays from inpatient units.
- Thoroughly wash and sanitize pots/pans and other cookware when assigned.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 55 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a two-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
- This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
- Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
- This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Food Service Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform the common duties of a Food Service Worker that include washing dishes, pots and pans, either manually or by use of mechanical equipment, cleaning spaces under and behind kitchen equipment and plating food on a tray. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion make sure they are properly performed - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
- Dexterity and Safety
- Knowledge of Materials
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Work Practices
- Physical Effort- Employee must occasionally lift up to 55 pounds, e.g., filling milk dispenser, frequently lift or push moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds, e.g., lifting loaded dish racks, pushing loaded meal tray carts. Work is performed requires stooping, bending, turning side to side, reaching, stretching over head, and prolonged standing and walking, and occasionally walking up to four flights of stairs at a time, e.g., delivering meal trays during elevator breakdowns.
- WORKING CONDITIONS - Areas are often uncomfortably warm and noisy particularly in the scullery. May be exposed to minor cuts, bruises, burns, and scalds. There is danger of slipping on floors which are wet from mopping, or where spills have occurred. May be exposed to temperature extremes when working in the scullery or galley, e.g., near dishwashing machine, near ovens, in walk-in refrigerator
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Advance in Hire may be authorized. This is only available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
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.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .