VCS Food Service Worker- Richmond VA

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

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring Food Service Workers for the Veterans Canteen Service at the Richmond - VA Medical Center. The roles are in fast-paced cafés and retail markets, requiring standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, and a focus on serving America's Heroes.

Minimum experience is preferred but not required; a valid REAL ID is needed to work. Great opportunity for customer-service oriented individuals in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred (minimum 1 year).
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic math for food prep.
• Excellent customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares beverages (coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, smoothies).
• Prepares and assembles various food items (breakfast and lunch options).
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of workspace and equipment.
• Properly stores food to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Prepares foods according to orders or supervisor instructions.
• Adapts to varying temperatures and work conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Reading & basic math

Stamina/standing

Safety & sanitation

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 Richmond - VA - 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.