Food Service Worker

Veterans Canteen Service; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service at the Aurora, CO VA Medical Center is hiring full-time Food Service Workers dedicated to providing quality service to veterans. This role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety, with various benefits including paid leave and retirement contributions.

Benefits

Child Care Subsidy Program

Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass)

Annual Cost of Living Pay Increases

Vacation & Sick Leave, including 11 paid Federal Holidays

Company Contribution to Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the food service industry.
• Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items such as sandwiches, wraps, and pancakes.
• Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Store food to prevent spoilage.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret instructions

Basic arithmetic

Physical stamina

Food preparation

Job description

Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an organization that prioritizes Veterans and offers an rewarding career!

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Aurora, CO VA Medical Center is seeking full-time Food Service Workers to deliver quality service to our nation's veterans.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare food items such as breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, and more.
2. Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
3. Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
4. Prepare a variety of foods according to customer orders or supervisor instructions, following approved procedures.
5. Work in hot and cold temperatures.

Benefits Offered by VCS:

• Child Care Subsidy Program
• Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass)
• Annual Cost of Living Pay Increases
• Vacation & Sick Leave, including 11 paid Federal Holidays
• Company Contribution to Retirement Savings Plan
• For more information, visit our website about the Veterans Canteen Service

Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret instructions and perform basic arithmetic related to food preparation.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the food service industry.
• Constant standing, walking, and frequent bending required.
• Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). This is a condition of employment unless exempted for medical or religious reasons.