Food Service Worker Job in Phoenix - 95255844 - ZATKFKCUJY9KI

Job Title:
Food Service Worker

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
MP-11-003B9

SALARY RANGE:
$10.68 - $12.46 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, January 05, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:WG-7408-2/2

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1+ vacancies - Phoenix, AZ

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.

JOB SUMMARY:Basking in sunshine 300 days a year in the aptly named Valley of the Sun, the Phoenix VA Health Care System is located near downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Although renowned for its warm, dry climate, Arizona's capitol offers much more than great weather. The Phoenix metro area, now America's 5th largest city, offers affordable housing and a relaxed, informal southwestern lifestyle. Diversity abounds. Greater Phoenix has an abundance of golf courses, parks, public swimming pools and bike paths. For the sports fans Phoenix is home to the NBA's Phoenix Suns, NFL's Arizona Cardinals; Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks and the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. Across the state, more than 11 million acres of national forest lands provide a varied playground for those who enjoy skiing, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking or camping. For the more adventurous, there's white water rafting on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon! For city dwellers, the valley boasts exceptional shopping and retail establishments, restaurants and night life. The valley is also rapidly gaining prominence as a Mecca for the arts. Phoenix possesses world class museums, a ballet, symphony orchestra and several theater companies. For more information on the City of Phoenix, visit the Chamber of Commerce site at http://www.phoenixchamber.com/ More information about the Phoenix VA Health Care System team may be found here: http://www.phoenix.med.va.gov/



KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1+ vacancies - Phoenix, AZ

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:pparticipating in the set-up of service areas; assembling plates, trays cafeteria lines, etc.; participating in serving food and drinks to customers; performing limited food preparation and stocks or replenishes food; following specific instructions to store and handle food; cleaning food preparation and food service work surfaces and participating in ware washing.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Having the ability or potential to do the job takes precedence over how the incumbent has gained the skill or knowledge or the length of time spent in the line of work of food service.

Applicants please note: This position is open at the WG-2 level, therefore, food service worker experience is needed. Please be sure to list all food service experience you may have (paid and/or non-paid). Creditable experience is experience gained in a hospital or similar institution which has allowed you to gain ability to work in all areas of the kitchen. Please be sure your application reflects all your food service experience.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Applications which show that the applicant meets the qualification requirements and are eligible for appointment will be rated on the basis of experience (including volunteer work, education, training, and awards) which is related to the position.Candidates should submit a narrative statement on a separate page(s) with specific response to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) in this announcement.Failure to submit your narrative response to the KSA's for this job may negatively affect your eligibility and/or rating for this position. Candidates will be evaluated based on the following rating factors:

1.Ability to do food service work without more than normal supervision.(Screen Out)

2.Knowledge of work practices:cleanliness, neatness and sanitation in food service work.

3.Ability to interpret instructions:read, understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, etc.

4.Dexterity and safety in food service work.

5.Ability to use and care for kitchen utensils and equipment.

BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
OTHER INFORMATION:You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.


HOW TO APPLY:

Current employees of the Phoenix VA Healthcare System and Serviced Activities Employees may apply by submitting the following:

 1. VA Form 5-4078, Application for Promotion or Reassignment, to Human Resources Management Service (HRMS).  All application forms must be received in HRMS by the closing date of the announcement. It is strongly recommended that a resume be submitted in addition to VA Form 5-4078 reflecting all pertinent specialized experience.

2.IN ADDITION, VA Form 5-4676a, Employee Supplemental Qualifications Statement must be received in HRMS by the closing date of the announcement. Responses to the rating factors (KSAs) listed above may be submitted on this form.

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For all other applicants, a complete application package consists of the following:

1. Application for Federal Employment: *OF-612, Resume, or any other written format provided that it includes specific information noted on OF-510, Applying for a Federal Job.  You may click on this link to access this form: http://www.usajobs.gov/infocenter/forms.asp#icc. Please be sure to describe all experience you may have that directly relates to this position. 

2. OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, is required for initial appointment, or upon transfer to certain identified occupations. You may click on this link to access this form: http://www.usajobs.gov/infocenter/forms.asp#icc

3. Response to rating factors.

4. Copy of most recent performance appraisal (only applicable to current Federal employees).

5. Copy of most current SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing competitive status and tenure (only applicable to current and prior Federal employees).

6. Copies of school transcripts, if using education substation to qualify for this position.

7. Copy of DD214 or appropriate documentation of veteran's preference (if applicable).

8. SF-15 with appropriate documentation (only application to veterans claiming 10 points of veterans preference). You may click on this link to access this form: http://www.usajobs.gov/infocenter/forms.asp#icc

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You may submit supplemental information as follows:

Mail: If you mail your supplemental information, please send it to the following address: PVAHCS, ATTN: Human Resources Management Service (05), 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85012-1892. 

Hand Delivered: If supplemental information is hand delivered in person, they can be delivered to: PVAHCS, ATTN: Human Resources Management Service (05), 4001 N 3rd Street, Third Floor, Suite 310.  Please note that if you do not currently have building access and are hand-delivering your application, office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Fax: Faxed information should be sent to 602-222-6554. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials transmit successfully.  Announcement Number and name must be included at the top of each page of your application materials.  

Email: Supplemental information should be sent as email attachments to: vhaphojobs@va.gov.  The Announcement Number must be included in the subject line of the email. Required forms may be sent as email attachments, may be faxed, or sent as hard copy.  All forms requiring a signature must be signed.  Application materials provided by different means must be cross referenced (announcement number and name on each page) so they may be combined in the HR Office. Applicants who apply by email will receive an email confirmation. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are formatted in a manner that will transmit successfully.

Applicants must provide the above application materials by the closing date of the announcement.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Human Resources Management Service
Phone: (602)277-5551x7594
Fax: 602-222-6554
Email: vhaphojobs@va.gov Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Phoenix VA HealthCare System - HRMS(05B)
650 E. Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012-1892
US
Fax: 602-222-6554

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.