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Established in 1946, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) was created to provide articles of merchandise and services at reasonable prices to Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare system, caregivers, and visitors. Since its conception, VCS’ mission continues, incorporating a strategic Veteran-centric approach emphasizing the importance of service to Veterans and supporting VA’s overall mission. VCS provides retail, food, coffee, and vending services across the country.
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Food Service Worker

Altoona, PA | Full Time | Salary Range $17.7 - $17.7
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Job Description

Starting Hourly Wage $ 17.70

 

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 Altoona, PA, VA Medical Center is seeking full-time Food Service Workers to provide quality service to our nation's veterans.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Makes coffee, Latte, cappuccino, smoothies.
  • Preps food items such as breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, burritos and many more.
  • Cleans work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
  • Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Prepares a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
  • Will be subjected to hot and cold temperatures.

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.

 

VCS offers competitive benefits, including:

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

 

 

 

 

 

 Skills & Requirements

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.
  • 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.

 

 

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