VCS Food Service Worker- Palo Alto CA

Veterans Health Administration; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center is hiring full- and part-time Food Service Workers to provide exceptional service in our cafes and retail markets. You will prepare beverages and a range of foods, keep the work area clean, and follow health and safety standards to support America's Heroes.

This role offers flexible hours within a federal healthcare environment. The posted pay range is $21.48 – $21.48/hr, reflecting current federal pay scales for VA canteens in

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver friendly customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of beverages, including coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothies.
• Prepares and assembles breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, and more.
• Maintains cleanliness & sanitation of workspace, equipment, and utensils per health & safety standards.

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 Palo Alto, CA, 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 $21.48 – $21.48/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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