VCS Food Service Worker- Columbia MO

Veterans Health Administration; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, via the Veterans Canteen Service at the Columbia VA Medical Center, is hiring full-time and part-time Food Service Workers to provide fast-paced service to America's Heroes.

You will prepare beverages and foods, maintain cleanliness and food safety, store items properly, and follow approved procedures in a busy cafe and retail environment. Applications close 2026-09-28; posted pay is $18.23 per hour. This role is open under the Public hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Prepares beverages such as coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothies.
• Prepares and assembles breakfast sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, and more.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the workspace and equipment.
• Stores food properly to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.

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 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.

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 $18.23 – $18.23/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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