Starting Hourly Wage $ 17.82

Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veteran’s first for an amazing career!

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located at the Buffalo, NY, VA Medical Center is seeking full-time Food Service Workers to provide quality service to our nation's veterans.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Makes coffee, Latte, cappuccino, smoothies.

  
  


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  Preps food items such as breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos and many more.

  
  


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  Cleans work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.

  
  


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  Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.

  
  


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  Prepares a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.

  
  


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  Will be subjected to hot and cold temperatures.

  
  

Requirements:

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  Excellent customer service skills

  
  


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  Ability to read and interpret instructions and perform basic arithmetic used in food preparation

  
  


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  Minimum of one (1) year experience in the food service industry

  
  


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  Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.

  
  


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  Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

  
  

VCS offers competitive benefits, including:

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  Child Care Subsidy Program

  
  


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  Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass)

  
  


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  Annual Cost of Living Pay Increases

  
  


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  Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance

  
  


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  Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays

  
  


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  Company Contribution to Retirement Savings Plan

  
  


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

  
  

Requirements:

• 
  

  Excellent customer service skills

  
  


• 
  

  Ability to read and interpret instructions and perform basic arithmetic used in food preparation

  
  


• 
  

  Minimum of one (1) year experience in the food service industry

  
  


• 
  

  Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.

  
  


• 
  

  Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

  
  


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  Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements 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 COVID-19 vaccination and annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.