Total 12 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Arlington, Virginia

• Applies knowledge and skill to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking broiling, pouring liquids and mixing ingredients.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes.
• Works with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests.
• Assist with "on the job training" of other kitchen staff members and serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required, and follows risk management procedures.

Collects sales slips, total sales on cash register, accepts payment from patrons and makes change as necessary. Maintains related cash records. Keeps work area clean and orderly. Sets up food· service counters and steam tables with hot and cold foods and beverages. Prepares coffee and hot water for tea, fills beverage dispensers with juices and soft drinks. Sets tables, seats guests, records guests' selections and turns in orders to the kitchen: Serves food, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Presents bill and receives payment. Cleans tables and immediate area. Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving. Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads. Portions out food, cleans and prepares· meats and seafood for cooking. Checks food during cooking to prevent overcooking. Prepares sandwiches and box lunches. Washes dishes, pots and pans. Empties trash and cleans and sanitizes containers. Unloads trucks and places contents in proper storage and use areas, brings supplies to work areas. Clean floors, walls and windows in kitchen, dining and storage areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

• Applies knowledge and skill to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking broiling, pouring liquids and mixing ingredients.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes.
• Works with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests.
• Assist with "on the job training" of other kitchen staff members and serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required, and follows risk management procedures.

Management/Administrative:

Establishes organizational structure and guidelines, performance standards, reporting requirements, and defines the lines of authority and supervisory controls..

Provides leadership and guidance.

Oversees the coordination of policy and procedure. Assures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Assures the menu planning, subsistence purchases, production, and delivery of safe, high-quality, nutritionally adequate meals.

Facilitates the development of service priorities which address the goals and objectives of the medical center, healthcare system, and VISN.

Directs the technical, professional, and administrative functions of the service through the Assistant Chief.

Resource Management:

Develops and administers a human resources management program for all employees that maximize staff performance, job satisfaction, and supports
labor-management cooperation. Develops goals that promote and support food service, clinical nutrition care, and manpower.

Develops and administers a budget management program that provides for the utilization of available financial resources, monetary controls, and budget estimates.

Evaluates opportunities to reduce operating costs without jeopardizing nutritional care.

Provides leadership and oversight to ensure effective management of purchase cards while also ensuring separation of duties.

Is an alternate approving official and complies with all the acquisition regulations. Helps ensure that cardholders adhere to procurement requirements.

Certifies reconciled payment charges in the Integrated Fund Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting and Procurement.

Quality Improvement:

Develops a performance program to monitor functions of Nutrition and Food Services (N&FS) for quality and nutritional care.

Assures that the performance improvement program is in compliance with applicable standards.

Modifies the nutrition care program to accommodate changes with administration, science, education, and research. Assures nutrition activities are coordinated with other initiatives VA wide to provide for a quality nutrition care program.

Education/Staff Development:

Assures that available funding for staff education is utilized for the benefit of the medical center and development of N&FS staff.

Recommends training to improve efficiency of work force and increase manpower utilization.

Directs the training for other disciplines and trainees so, they can perform patient care.

Serves as a mentor for Nutrition and Food Services and medical center staff to promote growth and development.

Assures that staff is competent to perform their assigned duties and that they remain abreast of advanced technologies and changes in
nutrition therapy.

Approves in-service training schedule to assist Nutrition and Food Services' supervisory personnel to meet the needs of all employees.

Coordinates and monitors the education and training program in the Service for all levels of employees.

Establishes new educational affiliations and maintains program oversight for any intern, extern, student, or volunteer.

Research:

Facilitates participation in nutrition studies/research projects.

Coordinates formal clinical nutrition-related research and studies.

Assures that information/nutritional advancements are used in daily practices.

Security:

Protects sensitive data from release or loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion.

Informs and enforces ADP security guidelines and follows regulations.

Develops procedures and provides support to the AIS program by complying with Federal and VHA regulations.

Support:

Provides input for the medical center plan and assists in the development and implementation of a policy.

Maintains effective communication with staff to identify and assist in the resolution of a wide variety of programs.

Participates as a member on committees, special projects, and activities.

Participates in the planning of new construction and modernization projects that impact nutritional care.

Serves as a consultant to the executive leadership and VISN.

Collaborates with other officials to negotiate and/or make decisions on N&FS. Collaborates with VHAs both within and outside the VISN to develop policy, programs, and projects.

Advises other services, programs, and top management officials on agency guidelines that impact N&FS.

Clinical:

Demonstrates ability to perform all duties of subordinate clinical dietitians.

Ensures patients are scheduled in accordance with the VHA scheduling directive.

Ensures clinical workload is closed out timely to ensure maximum reimbursement for the medical center.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

- Set up assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
- Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients'/residents' plates
- Break down and clean the station when assigned
- Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
- Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room
- Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides and report the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
- Prepare beverages according to the number of servings required
- Prepare fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts in specified quantities
- Sort, wash, peel and cut cold foods using knives or other equipment
- Provide assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes
- Prepare uncooked food items, such as sandwich spread and salad dressings
- Operate and break down and clean all equipment assigned to food service and related areas
- Portion food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
- Prepare boxed/to go meals
- Select and place correct items on patient trays
- Read and interpret a regular or modified menu, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
- Identify obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
- Decide what food items to serve for the most common diets
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Separate food waste, trash/recyclables from dishes, glasses and silverware
- Unload food/tray delivery carts
-Store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
- Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub cookware and utensils
- Move garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
- Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Medical Center

Work Schedule: 20 hours per week
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker(part time)/PD99920A
Physical Requirements:perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort. They may be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. They are subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. May be required to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment. They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds with the assistance of others.

Performs all or a variety of the following duties, either regularly or on a rotating basis.

1. Prepares and assembles food products in accordance with computerized or other basic recipes for quick service carryout area of the dining room and in support of addition food services. Includes, but not limited to, preparation of hot items, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, salads, other side dishes, and beverages. Requisitions needed food and non-food items from the Subsistence/ Supply Section in accordance with established policies and procedures. Prepares foods in accordance with forecasted demand or other established standards. Packages food in individual containers and stores food properly. Complies with HACCP procedures during food preparation, storage, and service, including documentation of proper food temperatures. Operates cash registers, changes printer paper for cash registers, and counts/verifies cash. Demonstrates professionalism through continued courtesy, customer service, and employee teamwork. Accounts for leftovers and complete cook worksheets, as appropriate. (60%)

2. Stocks, organizes, sets up, cleans, and maintains the work area prior to, during, and after scheduled hours of operation. Ensures equipment is properly sanitized and operational, and food and nonfood supplies are available. Properly stores unused food. Minimizes unnecessary waste of food and nonfood items. Markets and publicizes special meals or food items. (25%)

3. Supports catering and other food service activities by requisitioning needed food and nonfood items; preparing food, beverages, equipment, and supplies; and setting up and cleaning all necessary equipment. (10%)

4. Performs a variety of maintenance and cleaning duties in the dish room, pot and pan, and server areas. Manually or using mechanical equipment, washes heavy pots, pans, dishes, trays and service ware from the kitchen, dining room, catering functions and patient care units. Operates rotating tray return. Disassembles trays returned from dining areas. Disposes of waste IAW established safety and sanitation procedures. Loads dish machine and unloads clean dishes. Stores clean dishes and sanitized items in designated areas. Empties garbage disposal after each meal. Sets up and maintains proper manual dishwashing sinks IAW established procedures and temperatures. Cleans and sanitizes dish room, pot and pan areas to include countertops, tray return, dishwashing machine, dish rack, tray return, scrapping sinks, and pot and pan machines. Empties trash to trash Dumpster as needed. Mops dish room, kitchen and pot and pan area after each meal. Sets up and replenishes condiments, silverware, trays, glassware, plates, disposable plates and cups in server area. Replenishes disposable containers and plastic ware. Cleans up spills in the server. Sets up, serves food and breaks down cafeteria serving line. (5%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Plans and manages the day-to-day operation of a food service program where sit-down restaurant dining and catering are a regular, substantial basis of the total food operation.
• Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of menu Items which involve standard to moderately complex and innovative cooking methods.
• Balances nutritional values of menus and ensures the quality of the total food service program. Conducts regular inspections and evaluations to ensure safety, proper food storage, kitchen sanitation, and overall efficiency of operations.
• Develops operating budget and identifies labor, equipment, and supply cost elements. Develops daily, catering, and specialty menus and provides forecasts for required tools, equipment, food Items, and other supplies.
• Directs subordinates in all phases of service delivery and provides a full range of supervisory functions to include performance management, training and development, employee recognition, and conflict resolution. Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary responsibility is to provide supervision and instruction to 25-30 inmate workers who are assigned the duties of cooks, butchers, bakers, dining and dish workers, vegetable preparation workers, and pot and pan washers.

Provides continual training to the inmate workers in order to update their knowledge in all phases of production, presentation, and sanitation of food items. Oversees the receiving, storing, and issue of all food and non-food items.

Responsible for security operations such as key control, yeast control, knife and blade control, inmate accountability and conducts routine contraband searches throughout the work area.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization; assures the work of other employees is carried out by getting the work started, setting the pace, instructing and guiding food service workers in preparation of food items and monitoring the status and progress of work, making day to day adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Provides information on policies, procedures and directives; assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload; insures there is sufficient work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work; maintains records and prepares production reports as requested. Prepares a variety of simple food and grill items. Makes beverages including urns of coffee. Operates cash register in accordance with applicable MCCS directives; prepares necessary documentation for cash funds accountability. Provides on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established polices, procedures and directives. Resolves simple complaints and problems of employees and refers more difficult ones to supervisor; reports performance, progress and training needs of employees to supervisor. Responsible for cleanliness of equipment, appliances and the general work area. Responsible for goods received, direct deliveries and transfers. May distribute goods to activities. Completes Requisition and Issue's and related paperwork, verifying quantities. Makes suggestions to supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance and personnel needs. Ensures that security, sanitation, grooming and safety regulations are followed. May approve emergency leave or leave for a few hours in the absence of supervisor. May drive up to ¿ ton vehicle in performance of duties. Maintains a current Food Sanitation Training Certificate and a health card. Provides courteous, helpful service to patrons, co-worker or any individuals in any capacity that seeks service from any MCCS activity. Performs other related duties as assigned/required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequently lifts or moves utensil or containers weighing 20 pounds and occasionally up to 45 pounds. Frequently walks or stands in performance of duties. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to extreme temperatures due to steam and heat from cooking, dishwashing and walk-in refrigerator. Working areas are often uncomfortable, warm and noisy. Exposed to minor cuts, bruises, bums and scalds. Danger of slipping on floors which are wet, or where food or beverages have been dropped.