Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Food Service Worker for Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Sheridan, WY. This position performs food service duties in one or more kitchen areas, including food preparation, dish and pot washing, serving, portioning cold food, dipping hot food, tray assembly, tray delivery, modified diet support, and heavy-duty cleaning in support of Veteran care.

Agency: Veterans Health Administration

Facility: Sheridan VA Health Care System

Location: Sheridan, WY

Vacancies: 1

Salary: $20.64 - $23.87 per hour

Pay Scale & Grade: WG-3

Promotion Potential: None

Work Schedule: Full-time, 6:30am - 7:00pm, S-S, 12-hour shifts

Appointment Type: Permanent

Telework: Not available

Remote: Not available

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation Expenses: Not reimbursed

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Retention Incentive: 15% of gross pay offered after 90 days of successful performance

Drug Test: Not required

Security Clearance: Not required

Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk

Background Check: Credentialing and suitability/fitness required

Financial Disclosure: Not required

Federal Service: Competitive Service

Union Representation: No

Supervisory Status: No

Series: 7408 Food Service Working

Position Description: Food Service Worker / PD99920S

Announcement Number: CBSU-12844856-26-GDA

Control Number: 851524700

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and break down assigned stations with correct supplies and food items.
• Portion food items into standard serving sizes using proper utensils and specified dishware.
• Select and place correct items on patient trays.
• Decide what food items to serve for common diets.
• Identify obvious discrepancies between prescribed diets and food items designated by the menu.
• Set up dining room tables for service.
• Place food and beverages on tables and replenish items as necessary.
• Deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides.
• Report patient comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian.
• Assist cooks in the food preparation area.
• Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Read and interpret regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets, and patient selections.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout food service and related areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must meet Federal Wage System qualification requirements for the WG-3 level.
• Must complete all application requirements, including questionnaire and required documents.
• Must be subject to background and suitability investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete online onboarding requirements.
• Selected applicant may be required to serve a probationary period.

Eligibility:

• This announcement is open to the public, including U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
• Career transition applicants under CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL may also apply.
• This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority under 5 CFR 337.201.
• This is an open continuous announcement that will be used to fill multiple positions.
• Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.
• Applications may be referred every four weeks or as needed based on current hiring needs.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Qualification Requirements:

• Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• A specific length of training or experience is not required.
• Applicants must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work of the position.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability must be supported by detailed descriptions in the resume.
• Applicants are rated under OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Qualifications are first evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element in the online questionnaire.
• Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, may be credited when relevant.
• Part-time experience is credited based on time actually spent in qualifying activities.

Job Elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions and Specifications, other than blueprint reading
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Work Practices

Education:

• Education is not required for this position.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in kitchen areas where steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment may cause high temperatures and humidity.
• Requires light to moderate physical effort.
• May require heavy work such as scouring and scrubbing large cooking utensils.
• May require pushing heavy carts and trucks while unloading, storing, and delivering supplies.
• Requires continuous standing and walking.
• Requires frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted.
• Occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance from others.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Applicants are evaluated based on how well they meet the qualification requirements.
• Experience must be clearly and specifically described because the agency will not make assumptions.
• Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
• Resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine qualifications and eligibility.
• Applicants may be deemed ineligible if required supporting documentation is not submitted.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Application package must include all documents needed to determine qualifications and eligibility.
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action, if current or former federal employee.
• Transcript, if applicable.
• ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if claiming displaced federal employee priority consideration.
• DD-214 / Statement of Service, if claiming military service or Veterans' preference.
• SF-15 and supporting documentation, if claiming 10-point Veterans' preference.
• Cover letter, disability letter, license, performance appraisal, professional certification, separation notice, and other supporting documents, if applicable.

Accepted Documents:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214 / Statement of Service
• Disability Letter - Schedule A
• Disability Letter - VA
• License
• Other
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice - RIF
• SF-15
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Benefits:

• Comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on appointment type and work schedule.
• Federal employees earn annual leave based on years of federal service.
• Selected applicants may qualify for annual leave accrual credit based on job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service, subject to approval before appointment.

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Status: Accepting applications

This open continuous Food Service Worker announcement for the Sheridan VA Health Care System is accepting applications until September 25, 2026. Eligible applications will be referred periodically as vacancies occur or hiring needs arise.

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