VCS Lead Operations Clerk- Chicago

Veterans Health Administration

Chicago, ILFull-time$20.11/hrPosted 3w ago

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Compensation
$20.11/hr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a VCS Lead Operations Clerk- Chicago. The VCS Lead Operations Clerk role supports the Veterans Canteen Service in Chicago, focusing on cash handling, inventory management, and customer service while offering a work‑life balance and growth opportunities within the nation’s largest healthcare system for veterans.

Key focus areas include Control and secure all cash stored in the canteen safe and manage petty cash transactions, Account for and verify withdrawals and deposits of funds, and Review sales journals and conduct regular reconciliations of all accounts.

Important skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, POS Systems, Communication, and Computer Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft WordExcelPOS SystemsCommunicationComputer Skills

Qualifications

1+ Years Food Retail Supervisory Experience3+ Years Customer Service ExperienceCurrent Valid REAL IDSelective Service Registration RequiredBackground Security Investigation

Full job description

Are you looking for a better work-life balance and opportunities to grow? Join an excellent organization that puts Veterans first for a fulfilling career! Since 1946 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States. Requirements for Consideration: Minimum of 1 year of direct food/retail supervisory experience Proficient computer skills using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.) Experience with POS Systems Minimum of 3 years customer service experience. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service. Major Duties: Controls, accounts for and secures all cash stored in the canteen safe as well as all safe transactions involving petty cash, change funds, withdrawals of funds, coupon transactions, etc. Accounts for and verifies all withdrawals and deposits of funds. Reviews all sales journals and conducts regular reconciliations of all accounts. Preparation of merchandise, food or supply purchases orders; verifying invoices; and maintaining accurate records of merchandise, food and supplies in-stock inventory. Maintaining facilities appearance, merchandise/food displays and presentation; stocking and restocking shelves; confirming basic stock list (BSL) status; reporting unexplained losses/shortages of cash, funds or assets. Providing floor coverage as necessary to maintain quality customer service; filling in for associate breaks/leave or other required circumstances. Conditions of Employment As a Condition of Employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial 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 - Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Additional Conditions of Employment include: -Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. -Subject to background/security investigation.

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