Food Service Worker

Veterans Canteen Service; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service is seeking dedicated Food Service Workers at the East Orange VA Medical Center. Join a team that prioritizes Veterans and offers a rewarding career with competitive benefits. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety.

Benefits

Child Care Subsidy Program

Public Transportation Benefits

Annual Cost of Living Pay Increases

Vacation & Sick Leave

Company Contribution to Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in the food service industry.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items such as sandwiches and wraps.
• Cleans work areas and stores food properly.
• Follows procedures for food preparation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Basic Arithmetic

Job description

Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veterans first for an rewarding career!

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located at the East Orange, NJ VA Medical Center is seeking part- and full-time Food Service Workers to provide quality service to our nation's veterans.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepares food items such as breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, and more.
2. Cleans work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
3. Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
4. Prepares a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
5. Will be exposed to hot and cold temperatures.

VCS offers competitive benefits, including:

• 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

Skills & Requirements

Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret instructions and perform basic arithmetic used in food preparation.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the food service industry.
• Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.
• 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). Participation is a condition of employment unless exempted for medical or religious reasons.