Job Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas.

Job Description

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Food Service Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common food service and food preparation tasks. I can transport food products and heavy objects, as well as load food carts trays. I am able to follow directions of menus and maximize material utilization to reduce waste. I am able to utilize safe food handling procedures and maintain a clean work environment. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS. Work involves the daily lifting and moving of items weighing in excess of 50 pounds. Must be able to exercise physical dexterity and have a reach of a least 72 inches. Must be able to stand for a long period of time on concrete floors. Incumbent must have the capacity to read item labels and instructions at a distance of 30 inches. Must have the agility to verify the food items on a tray line moving at a speed of 2 1/2 seconds per foot and able to place the proper item in the appropriate position on the tray. The work involves prolonged periods of standing and walking and frequent stooping, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing. Regularly lifts and moves objects weighing up to forty pounds with some occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance. Regularly pushes food carts weighing 45 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS. Work performed in a noisy kitchen. Subject is exposed to cold of refrigerators and danger of falling on wet, slippery floors. Personnel deliver and pick up food carts In the patient area. Exposed to infection from soiled trays. Areas are lighted and air conditioned. The area is generally well lighted however is considered hot as is typical of kitchen areas in which ovens and steam constantly produce heat and humidity. The area is frequently noisy with exposure to burns, cuts, bruises, scrapes or broken bones resulting from falls or slips on wet surface, hot liquids, foods or cooking surfaces, equipment or utensils. The employee follows prescribed safety procedures and is required to wear safety shoes. Regularly pushes food carts weighing 45 pounds.