Food Service Worker-Durham,NC|Durham,NC,USA,NC|US Veterans Health

The Durham VA Medical Center, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is a renowned healthcare institution dedicated to serving veterans and their families. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this medical center offers a wide range of healthcare services, including specialized medical care, mental health programs, rehabilitation services, and comprehensive patient support. The Durham VA Medical Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to veterans while fostering an environment of respect, excellence, and innovation. As a federal facility, it upholds the principles of public service and dedication to those who have served our country. This institution operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of veterans through accessible, timely, and effective healthcare services. Within this esteemed establishment, the Nutrition & Food Service department plays a vital role in promoting patient wellness by delivering nutritious meals that meet both general and medically prescribed dietary requirements. The Food Service Worker position is an essential part of this department, responsible for maintaining cleanliness, supporting food preparation, and ensuring smooth meal service operations. This full-time, permanent role involves working Monday through Sunday with shifts from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., including rotating weekends. The salary for this position ranges from $18.61 to $21.71 per hour and is classified under the WG-3 pay scale. The Food Service Worker supports the overall mission of the Durham VA Medical Center by ensuring that patients receive meals which are safe, appetizing, and tailored to their dietary needs. This includes cleaning kitchen and serving areas, sanitizing equipment, assisting with tray delivery directly to patients' bedsides, and assembling cold food items such as sandwiches. An important aspect of the role is the identification of any discrepancies between prescribed diets or allergies and food items on tray tickets, which requires attention to detail and adherence to safety standards. Physically, the job demands standing, walking, and performing moderate to sometimes heavy physical work, including moving food carts and equipment. The role requires candidates to be U.S. citizens and to meet federal employment suitability conditions, including background checks and drug screening where applicable. The position is non-supervisory and does not offer promotion potential but provides an important opportunity to work in a stable federal environment with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees enjoy benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation, and more. The VA also embraces equitable hiring practices and welcomes qualified veterans and displaced federal employees through programs like the Career Transition Assistance Plan and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan. Overall, this Food Service Worker position offers a meaningful career path for individuals passionate about supporting veterans' health through nutrition and food service. It combines physical activity with customer service, all within a structured federal employment framework that values diversity, dedication, and public service. The Durham VA Medical Center provides a supportive work environment aimed at fostering employee well-being and professional growth while contributing to the welfare of those who have served our nation.

• U.S. citizenship
• suitability for federal employment as determined by background investigation
• drug screening and refusal to test results in disqualification
• selective services registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• completion of online onboarding and pre-employment identification verification
• completion of all required application documents
• acceptance of a 1-year probationary period
• ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally more with assistance