VCS - Food Service Worker - Cincinnati OH

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Canteen Service, at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, is hiring full-time Food Service Workers to provide exceptional service in fast-paced cafe and retail environments.

Responsibilities include beverage and food item preparation, maintaining sanitation, proper food storage, and following instructions. Qualifying candidates should have basic reading and math skills, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Current valid REAL ID required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic math for food preparation.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and frequently bend.
• Able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the food service industry is preferred but not necessary.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of beverages and foods as per menu and orders.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of workplace, equipment, and utensils.
• Properly stores food to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Performs duties according to approved procedures and supervisors' instructions.
• Handles varying temperatures in the work environment and assists with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Reading instructions

Math basics

Stamina

Teamwork

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.