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

Now hiring:

Team Members to provide exceptional service in our cafes and retail markets! We are looking for a Retail Supply Clerk who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to serving America’s Heroes.

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located in the Chicago, IL, VA Medical Center is celebrating over 78 years of service! We provide retail, food, coffee, and vending services to Veterans and their care givers in VA facilities across the country.

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

We are the best fit for you if…

• You enjoy serving others and working with a great group of coworkers.

• Enjoy learning and growing with a company.

• Like to keep busy and can multitask.

• Have years of food and retail experience.

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 service industry.

+ Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.

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

+ A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;

• the needs and interests of the agency;

• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.