Food Service worker

Presidential Staffing Solutions, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Health insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Presidential Staffing Solutions, LLC seeks a Food Service Worker for the VA Palo Alto Health Center in San Jose, CA. The role involves routine food prep, counter service, cashiering, inventory rotation and strict sanitation practices, with duties tied to local market needs.

Responsibilities include basic assembly, line serving, portion control and catering setup for events, requiring an adaptable, friendly team player open to evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in busser/food service roles is preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety guidelines and hygienic practices.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and service, including assembling patient trays or meals.
• Line serving: set up, refill, and serve items on the cafeteria line.
• Portion control: ensure correct servings per recipe or diet requirements.
• Catering setup: transport and arrange meal carts for events.

Skills

Food service experience

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Stamina and lifting

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Health insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Food Service Worker to join the team at our VA Palo Alto Health Center! Food Service Worker performs routine tasks including food preparation, counter service, cashiering, inventory rotation, and strict sanitation maintenance. Job requirements in the San Jose, California are based on the market and local school districts.

Core Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Service

• Basic Assembly: Preparing simple menu items, trimming produce, slicing meats, and assembling patient trays or student meals.
• Line Serving: Setting up, refilling, and serving hot or cold items on the cafeteria line.
• Portion Control: Measuring exact servings according to specific recipe cards or medical diet restrictions.
• Catering Setup: Transporting meal carts and setting up designated layout spaces for special corporate or campus events

Qualifications

• Experience as a busser, barback, food runner, or similar position is preferred
• Familiarity with food safety guidelines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 pounds
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Availability to work evening and weekend shifts