VA
$24 – $28 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a part-time food service position at a VA Medical Center where you'll prepare patient meals, manage dining areas, and support kitchen operations in a busy healthcare setting. The role suits someone comfortable with physical work in a hot kitchen environment who can follow dietary requirements and work a consistent afternoon shift.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Ability to set up and break down food service stations
- Ability to portion food to standard serving sizes
- Ability to read and interpret menus and diet cards
- Ability to deliver meal trays and collect patient feedback
- Ability to perform heavy-duty cleaning in food service areas
- Ability to lift or move objects up to 20 pounds unassisted
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, and pull frequently
- Ability to work 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM shift
Nice to have
- Experience assisting with food preparation
- Experience preparing fresh fruits, salads, sandwiches, or cold desserts
- Ability to occasionally lift or move objects over 40 pounds with assistance