Lead Food Service Worker

Veterans Canteen Service • Asheville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located at the Asheville, NC, 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.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
• Must receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.

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
• Lead FSW staff with enthusiasm and great customer service

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees