VCS - Food Service Worker - Cincinnati OH

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Canteen Service in Cincinnati is hiring full-time Food Service Workers. You will prepare beverages, assemble food items, and maintain a clean, safe work environment in a fast-paced setting dedicated to serving America's Heroes.

Strong customer service is valued, with physical requirements including standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, and ability to work varied shifts at the Veterans Canteen Service location.

Qualifications

• Requires valid REAL ID to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic math for food preparation.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift objects up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of beverages including coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, and smoothies.
• Prepares and assembles items such as breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, and more.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the workplace, equipment, and utensils according to health standards.
• Properly stores food to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Cooks foods according to orders or supervisor instructions following approved procedures.
• Works with varying temperatures (hot and cold) and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

REAL ID

Reading instructions

Basic math

Standing/walking

Lifting 40 lbs

Customer service

Food service experience

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 Cincinnati - OH - VA Medical Center is seeking full-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.