FOOD PREPARATION TECHNICIAN

Date: Mar 4, 2023

Req ID: 22875

Location:

Fayetteville, AR, US, 72703

Category: AR DEPT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

Anticipated Starting Salary: $26,950

Position Number: 22133678
County: Washington
Posting End Date: 3/31/2023
Anticipated Starting Salary: $26,950

Hiring Official: Sally Dudley

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, burial honors, and assistance to minor children of honorably discharged Arkansas veterans experiencing medical issues.

Position Information

Class Code: S089C

Grade: GS01

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $22,000.00 - $31,900.00

Summary

The Food Preparation Technician is responsible for food preparation, service, and storage. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Participates in food preparation activities by cleaning, cutting, or peeling vegetables and/or fruits, making sandwiches, opening canned foods, brewing coffee and tea, and pouring beverages. Replenishes table items and condiments, arranges and restocks salad, dessert, and/or buffet items, sets up serving lines with hot/cold foods, and fills beverage dispensers. Serves from serving line, prepares and/or transports food trays, and serves food for special events or meetings. Packs food, dishes, utensils, tablecloths, and accessories for transportation from catering or food preparation establishments to and from on-site locations, as designated. Ensures cleanliness and functional facility operation by cleaning kitchen, storage and dining areas, by sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors, washing appliances, tables, chairs and windows, operating dishwasher and disposing of trash and garbage. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the preparation, service, and storage of foodstuffs. Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility. Ability to prepare and serve food. Ability to clean utensils and equipment used in food preparation. Ability to use knives, choppers, peelers, and other sharp food production equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

The ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions; plus six months of experience in institutional cooking, or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.