VCS Food Service Worker- Columbia MO

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Canteen Service at the Columbia VA Medical Center in Missouri is hiring Food Service Workers for full and part-time roles. You will work in a fast-paced cafe or retail setting, supporting America's Heroes with friendly, efficient service.

Ideal candidates have a basic ability to read instructions, perform simple math, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety while handling beverages and prepared foods. Real ID is required to work here.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic math.
• Current REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares beverages including coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothies.
• Prepares and assembles breakfast and lunch items such as sandwiches, wraps, pancakes and burritos.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of workplace, equipment and utensils to health standards.
• Properly stores food to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Prepares foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions.
• Performs duties with exposure to varying temperatures (hot and cold).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

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 Columbia - MO - 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.

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

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.