VCS Food Service Worker- Pittsburgh PA

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Canteen Service at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is hiring full/part-time Food Service Workers. You will join a fast-paced environment dedicated to serving America’s Heroes.

Eligibility includes a valid REAL ID and the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 pounds, and follow safety procedures. Prior food service experience is preferred but not required. Excellent customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid REAL ID to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic math for tasks.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Minimum of one year of food service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares beverages such as coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothies.
• Assembles a variety of food items (breakfast sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, etc.).
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the workplace and equipment per health standards.
• Stores food properly to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Prepares foods according to customers' orders or supervisor instructions.
• Works with varying temperatures (hot and cold).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Reading instructions

Basic math

Stamina & mobility

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 Pittsburgh - PA - 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.