Lead Food Service Worker/ Barista

Veterans Canteen Service•Indianapolis, IN

12h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located at the Indianapolis, IN VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Lead Food Service Worker to provide quality service to our nation's veterans. The Lead Food Service Worker has responsibility for control of food service operations and preparation of food in the Canteen Service under the general instructions of the Canteen Chief.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills
ServSafe Certification
Portion control and inventory management
Basic computer, mathematical, technical skills
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a cafeteria and/or fast-food environment
Working knowledge of, and experience with, food service procedures/standards, equipment, and ability to train lower graded workers.
Knowledge and experience of proper food handling, sanitation principles, proper dating/FIFO, and temperature monitoring to safeguard food against spoilage and waste.
Ability to organize daily tasks
Ability to develop and train in a mentor capacity.
Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.
Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
Will be subjected to hot and cold temperatures.
Must serve a 1-year probationary period.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.

Responsibilities

Ordering food and supplies
Covering all the different stations as needed to ensure a smooth-running department and cover breaks when needed
Keeping food storage areas clean and organized per sanitation standards
Receiving/inventorying/ordering food orders and putting them away timely per VCS standards
Working with staff to ensure all sanitation standards are met and documented properly daily on production sheets and other logs per VCS sanitation standards
Ability to lead FSW staff with enthusiasm and great customer service