Food Service Worker
Veterans Canteen Service•Boston, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking full-time Food Service Workers for their location at the Boston, MA, VA Medical Center. VCS has been serving Veterans since 1946, providing essential merchandise and services to Veterans enrolled in the VA Healthcare system, their families, and caregivers. This role involves providing exceptional service in cafes and retail markets within a fast-paced environment, dedicated to serving America's Heroes.
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.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- It is a requirement that all HCP receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the food service industry is preferred but not necessary.
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.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
