VCS NFS Food Service Worker - Danville NA2
Veterans Health Administration is hiring for the position of VCS NFS Food Service Worker - Danville NA2 in Danville, Illinois, United States. It is listed as a full-time position.
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Veterans Health Administration is hiring for the position of VCS NFS Food Service Worker - Danville NA2 in Danville, Illinois, United States. It is listed as a full-time position.
The listing gives the pay as $18.26 - $21.30 per hour.
The advert does not mention visa sponsorship. If you would move to United States for this job, check the official work permit route first (DGJ Insight lists it where we have it).
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 12, 2026; applications close on Nov 23, 2026.
- Employer
- Veterans Health Administration
- Location
- Danville, Illinois, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $18.26 - $21.30 per hour
- Found
- Nov 12, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 23, 2026
- Employer text
- 390 words, about 2 min to read
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This job's listed pay is 53% below the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
Official routes: USCIS
About the role
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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.
01Physical 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.
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.
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