Starting Hourly Wage 20.52Looking 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 Chicago, IL Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Lead Food Service Worker to provide quality service to our nation's veterans.Major Duties and Responsibilities: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. Responsibilities include:
Ordering food and supplies
Learning to cover all the different stations as needed to endure 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 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
Will be subjected to hot and cold temperatures.
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
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.
NOTE: 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. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption has been granted. HCP in violation of these directives may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal serviceHCP for purposes of the influenza vaccination program are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.HCP for purposes of the COVID-19 vaccination program refers to all paid and unpaid persons who work in or travel to VHA locations who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials, including body substances (e.g., blood, tissue, and specific body fluids); contaminated medical supplies, devices, and equipment; contaminated environmental surfaces; or contaminated air. These HCP may include, but are not limited to, emergency medical service personnel, nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, technicians, therapists, phlebotomists, pharmacists, health professions trainees (HPTs), contractor personnel, and persons (e.g., clerical, dietary, environmental services, laundry, security, maintenance, engineering and facilities management, administrative, billing, and volunteer personnel) not directly involved in patient care but potentially exposed to infectious agents that can be transmitted from HCP and patients. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time, intermittent, fee basis employees who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these locations. HCP also includes VHA personnel and contractor personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.