VCS - Food Service Worker - Chicago IL

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service at the Chicago VA Medical Center is hiring part-time Food Service Workers to provide friendly, high-quality service in our cafes and retail markets.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, perform basic math, read instructions, and lift up to 40 pounds. Experience in food service is preferred. Join a team dedicated to serving America's Heroes.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Requires ability to stand for long periods and frequent bending.
• Must read instructions and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages such as coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothies.
• Prepare and assemble breakfast and lunch items, including sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, and more.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workplace, equipment, and utensils in compliance with health standards.
• Properly store food to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Prepare foods according to customers' orders or supervisor instructions, following procedures.
• Work with varying temperatures—hot and cold.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Food service exp

Job description

Summary

Now hiring: Team Members to provide exceptional service in our cafes and retail markets! The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) - located at the Chicago - IL - 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.

Summary

Now hiring: Team Members to provide exceptional service in our cafes and retail markets! The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) - located at the Chicago - IL - 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.

Qualifications

A current - valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service. Ability to read instructions and perform basic math for food preparation. Requires constant standing - walking - and frequent bending. Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the food service industry is preferred but not necessary. Excellent customer service skills

Duties

• 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.