Café & Retail Food Service Associate — Beverages & Bites

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hines (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Canteen Service at the Hines VA Medical Center in Illinois, is hiring full/part-time Food Service Workers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to serving America's Heroes.

Roles involve beverage preparation (coffee, latte, cappuccino, smoothies) and assembling a variety of foods (breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, etc.). Emphasis on safety, food storage, and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Current REAL ID required for employment at Veterans Canteen Service.
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic math for food preparation.
• Must stand, walk, bend continuously and be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the food service industry is preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of beverages including coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothies.
• Prepares and assembles food items such as breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, and more.
• Keeps the workspace, equipment and utensils clean and sanitized per health and safety standards.
• Stores food properly to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Cooks foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions following approved procedures.
• Works with varying temperatures, including hot and cold.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Reading instructions

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Canteen Service at the Hines VA Medical Center in Illinois, is hiring full/part-time Food Service Workers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to serving America's Heroes.

Roles involve beverage preparation (coffee, latte, cappuccino, smoothies) and assembling a variety of foods (breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, etc.). Emphasis on safety, food storage, and exceptional customer service.