Food Service Worker- Durham NC

Veterans Health Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service at the Durham VA Medical Center is hiring full/part-time Food Service Workers to provide friendly service in cafés and retail markets.

You will prepare beverages and foods, keep a clean and safe workspace, and assist customers in a fast-paced setting, with daily duties including stocking and following health standards.

Qualifications

• Food prep and beverage making experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of beverages (coffee, latte, cappuccino, smoothies).
• Prepares and assembles breakfast and lunch items (sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos).
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of workspace, equipment, and utensils.

Skills

Food preparation

Beverage preparation

Sanitation & safety

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Now hiring: Team Members to provide exceptional service in our cafes and retail markets! The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located at the Durham, NC, VA Medical Center is seeking full/part-time Food Service Workers who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are committed to serving America's Heroes.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares a variety of beverages, including but not limited to coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothies. Prepares and assembles an assortment of food items, including but not limited to breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, and many more. Maintains cleanliness & sanitation of workplace, equipment, utensils in compliance with health & safety standards.

Properly stores food to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage. Prepares a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures. Will be exposed to varying temperatures, including hot and cold. Performs other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.32 – $18.32/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.