VCS Food Service Worker/Barista- Gainesville FL

Veterans Health Administration • Gainesville, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Gainesville, Florida, VA Medical Center is hiring Food Service Workers to provide service in its cafes and retail markets. The role involves preparing beverages and food items, fulfilling customer orders or supervisors’ instructions, and maintaining a clean and sanitary workplace. Employees may be exposed to varying hot and cold temperatures. The job posting describes full-time and part-time openings.

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.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to stand constantly, walk constantly, and bend frequently.
• Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Must serve a one-year trial period, during which fitness for continued employment and whether continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must register for Selective Service.
• Subject to a background/security investigation.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in the food service industry is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages, including coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, and smoothies.
• Prepare and assemble food items, including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, and burritos.
• Maintain workplace, equipment, and utensil cleanliness and sanitation in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Store food properly to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Prepare food according to customer orders or supervisors’ instructions, following approved procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type, including whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Candidates should contact the hiring agency for details on specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed