VCS Food Service Worker- Topeka KS

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Canteen Service at the Topeka VA Medical Center is hiring for full and part-time Food Service Workers. The role involves preparing beverages and a range of foods, maintaining sanitation, and serving veterans and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have customer service skills, the ability to read instructions, and basic math. Applicants must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of beverages including coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothies.
• Prepares and assembles an assortment of food items such as breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos, and more.
• Maintains cleanliness & sanitation of workplace, equipment, utensils in compliance with health & safety standards.
• Properly stores food to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Prepares foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions following approved procedures.
• Exposure to varying temperatures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Reading instructions

Basic math

Food safety

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 Topeka - KS - 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.

Summary

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