VCS Food Service Worker/ Barista- Buffalo NY

Veterans Health Administration; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Veterans Canteen Service at the Buffalo VA Medical Center (Veterans Health Administration) is hiring part-time Food Service Workers to support our cafes and retail markets for America's Heroes. Responsibilities include preparing beverages (coffee, latte, smoothies), assembling sandwiches and breakfast items, maintaining cleanliness, proper food storage, and following health and safety standards.

Applications close 2026-10-30; there are 2 openings.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of beverages, including coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothies.
• Prepares and assembles an assortment of food items, including breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, and 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.

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 Buffalo, NY, VA Medical Center is seeking 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 $18.38 - $18.38/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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