Description du poste
Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 80 years of serving our nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking Food Service Workers for our Danville, IL VA Medical Center Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) division. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Food Service Setup & Meal Delivery: Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and service stations with hot and cold food items. Prepare dining areas for meal service, replenish food and beverages as needed, and deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides. Food Preparation & Portion Control: Prepare fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, and cold sandwiches using established recipes and preparation methods. Portion food items into standardized serving sizes using appropriate utensils and containers, and assemble box lunches. Cafeteria & Patient Meal Service: Serve food cafeteria-style by placing appropriate portions on customer or patient plates. Ensure meals are served accurately, promptly, and in accordance with established food service procedures. Dishwashing & Sanitation: Collect, sort, scrape, soak, wash, and sanitize dishes, trays, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils. Operate dishwashing equipment and return clean, sanitized items to designated storage areas. Kitchen Cleaning & Equipment Maintenance: Clean and sanitize food preparation, serving, dining, and dishwashing areas before, during, and after meal service. Operate, disassemble, and clean food service equipment, including removing designated dish machine components for preventive maintenance. Food Service Support & Material Handling: Assist with receiving deliveries, unloading supplies, and storing food and food service materials in designated dry and refrigerated storage areas. Transport food waste and trash to designated disposal areas, move heavy containers as necessary, and support kitchen operations across assigned work areas.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
Food Handling & Preparation: Understanding of basic food handling, preparation, serving, and storage procedures. Food Safety & Sanitation: Knowledge of food safety, cross-contamination prevention, cleaning procedures, and proper sanitizing practices. Reading & Following Instructions: Ability to read and follow menus, recipes, work schedules, safety data sheets, and written instructions. Basic Math Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic to count meal trays, determine serving quantities, and assist with food portioning. Customer Service & Communication: Ability to interact professionally with Veterans, visitors, coworkers, supervisors, and medical center personnel. Focus & Organization: Ability to remain focused, manage interruptions, and complete assigned tasks in a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull frequently; lift up to 20 pounds independently and occasionally lift over 40 pounds with assistance. Certifications & Credentials: ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained within 90 days of hire). A current, valid REAL ID is required to work with the Veterans Canteen Service.