VCS Food Service Worker- West Haven CT

Veterans Health Administration; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the West Haven VA Medical Center, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is hiring part-time Food Service Workers. Join a fast-paced team dedicated to serving America's Heroes at the West Haven, CT facility.

Responsibilities include beverage and food preparation, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to health and safety standards. Applications close on 2026-12-01 under the Public hiring path.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced food service environments.
• Ability to follow approved procedures for food handling and safety.
• Capacity to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares beverages such as coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, and smoothies.
• Assembles a variety of food items including breakfast and lunch options.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the work area, equipment, and utensils.
• Stores food properly to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Prepares foods according to orders and supervisor instructions; follows approved procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Sanitation

Beverage preparation

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 West Haven, CT, VA Medical Center is seeking 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 $18.59 – $18.59/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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