About the opportunity
This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. This position independently performs duties that require proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation. Major duties include setting up and breaking down stations, portioning food into standard serving sizes, deciding food items for common diets, providing patients with basic diet information, assembling formulas and supplemental feedings, delivering meal trays, assisting cooks, preparing salads and cold foods, and performing heavy-duty cleaning tasks.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from 21.43 to 25.02 per hour
- Federal employee benefits including annual and sick leave accrual
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A specific length of training and experience is not required, but applicants must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to do the work
- Must meet the screen-out element: Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision
Required documents
- Resume (limited to a maximum of two pages)
- Cover Letter
- SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) if current or former Federal employee to demonstrate time-in-grade
- DD-214 or Statement of Service for Veterans' Preference claims
- SF-15 and required proof if claiming 10-point Veterans' preference
- Transcripts if using education to qualify
- Disability Letter (Schedule A or VA) if applicable
- ICTAP/CTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees if applicable
When to apply
- Applications open on August 27, 2026
- Application deadline is September 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Create or log in to an existing USAJOBS account
- Prepare a resume complying with the two-page limit requirement
- Complete the online occupational questionnaire
- Upload required supporting documents such as your resume and SF-50 or DD-214 if applicable
- Submit your complete application package before the closing date
Additional information
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday with shifts including 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and working 2 of 3 weekends
- Subject to a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel
- Subject to background and security investigation and a pre-employment physical
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- U.S. citizens residing in or willing to relocate to Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Individuals with a background in food preparation, sanitation, or modified diets.
- Those who can perform heavy-duty cleaning and physical tasks independently.
What should you think carefully about?
- The schedule includes early morning shifts (6:00 a.m.) and working two out of three weekends.
- Employment is contingent on a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination and a pre-employment physical.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is suitable for individuals seeking stable federal employment with benefits and a predictable Monday-through-Friday schedule, providing a foundation in healthcare food service operations.
Our take
A steady, entry-level federal role for U.S. citizens in Cincinnati who are comfortable with physical labor and strict sanitation standards.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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