Food Service Worker

Hourly Wage $19.35

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Are you looking for a better work-life balance and opportunities to grow? Join an excellent organization that puts Veterans first for a fulfilling career!

Since 1946 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States. VCS is a program office in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that is Veteran-facing, providing America’s Veterans enrolled in VA’s Health Care System, their families, caregivers, and VA employees, with reasonably priced merchandise and services essential to their comfort and well-being.

Now hiring:

Team Members to provide exceptional service in our cafes and retail markets! The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located at the North Las Vegas, NV, VA Medical Center is seeking full-time Food Service Workers who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are committed to serving America’s Heroes.

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.

VCS offers competitive benefits, including:

• Child Care Subsidy Program

• Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass)

• Annual Cost of Living Pay Increases

• Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance

• Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays

• Company Contribution to Retirement Savings Plan

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Requirements:

• 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

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;

• the needs and interests of the agency;

• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.