Food Service Worker

Quick Facts

• Position: Food Service Worker

Description

Performs various simple manual tasks in food service, including setting up serving items, assisting in food preparation, and supporting dishwashing operations. Provides world-class courteous customer service and follows food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety regulations, escalating issues to the appropriate supervisor when needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving counter items (glasses, silverware, butter, condiments, salads, desserts, bread, cold beverages)

• Remove soiled dishes from tables and transport them to the dishwasher

• Cut, scrape, chop, dice, and peel fruits and vegetables

• May operate basic kitchen equipment (e.g., electric can opener, electric potato peeler)

• Separate food waste and trash

• Pre-rinse dishes with water to remove food particles before washing

• Load dishes in dishwasher; stack and store dishes

• Provide friendly, courteous customer service; communicate positively and solve problems quickly

• Report workplace hazards, injuries, occupational illness, or property damage to the immediate supervisor

• Support EEO principles and prevention of sexual harassment

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Understanding of basic food handling techniques

• Ability to follow oral instructions and perform routine manual tasks involving few steps

• Knowledge of personal hygiene standards and simple food handling practices (hairnet, handwashing before cleaning food, not touching cup rims)

• Ability to read and understand written instructions and materials such as schedules, menus, and recipes

• Ability to work safely (moving carts without hitting things, stacking dishes safely, wiping up spilled foods and liquids to prevent falls)

• Basic arithmetic may be necessary

• Light to moderate physical effort; constant standing and walking

• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs independently; objects over 20 lbs with assistance

• Resume that does not exceed 2 pages

Benefits

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service

• Quality of Work Life Balance

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefit Packages

• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

• Federal benefits availability depends on position type (full-time/part-time/intermittent)