Seasonal Food Service Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Seasonal Food Service Worker

Hourly Wage $17.82

Please note : Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.

Be a part of something special this holiday season! Join our team and help deliver outstanding service to our Veterans and their caregivers.

Competitive pay, no nights and no weekends!

Since 1946, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veteran 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.

Visit us at https : / / www.vacanteen.va.gov / for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.

Now hiring :

As a Seasonal Team Member, you will provide exceptional service in our cafes and retail markets throughout this holiday season. Please note that this is a seasonal position ending no later than January 31st, 2025.

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located at the Des Moines, IA , VA Medical Center is seeking a Seasonal Food Service Worker who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to serving America’s Heroes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepare 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.

Requirements :

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.