Dining Facility Attendant

Southern Foodservice Management Inc•FT RUCKER, AL
•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service company, is hiring a Dining Facility Attendant for its Fort Rucker location. The role supports guest service and food service operations across serving lines, dining areas, and other parts of the dining facility. Employees are expected to maintain service flow, prepare and replenish serving areas, clean and maintain equipment and facilities, follow safety and company procedures, and perform other duties assigned by assistant managers or supervisors during a normal work schedule. Two shifts are available: 5:15 AM–12:45 PM or 12:30 PM–8:00 PM. The pay rate is $18.60 per hour, plus $5.13 per hour in Health & Welfare benefits. Employees must be able to obtain and maintain access to the military installation; a valid REAL ID is required for base access. Southern Foodservice Management expects team members to be positive, friendly, and respectful toward guests and colleagues; arrive on time in the correct uniform; understand their duties and remain eager to learn; and contribute to a fun, efficient work environment focused on guest satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain access to the military installation.
  • A valid REAL ID is required for base access.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to perform frequent heavy lifting, heavy carrying, pushing, and pulling.
  • Must be able to stand 70% and walk 30% of the time.
  • Frequent movement of objects, stooping, reaching, handling, talking/hearing, seeing, and exposure to temperature variation are required.
  • Occasional climbing or balancing is required.
  • Must follow workplace safety standards, chemical-handling procedures, company policies, and the Southern Foodservice Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and care for guests while working on service lines, in the dining room, or in any area of the dining facility.
  • Set all serving lines at least 15 minutes before meal service.
  • Serve customers efficiently and proficiently during meal service and maintain customer flow at the rate prescribed by management.
  • Check menu item temperatures, ensure they are within required ranges, and record them on DA Form 7800.
  • Replenish menu items on serving lines as required during service.
  • Maintain the dining room and Clipper Room/tray return during service.
  • Break down service areas after meal periods.
  • Sweep, mop, clean, wipe, scrub, polish, and wash facility areas and equipment.
  • Sort and replenish silverware, china, glassware, and smallwares.
  • Wash pots, pans, utensils, plates, bowls, forks, knives, spoons, and other items.
  • Scrape trays from the tray-return mechanism to keep it clear and maintain customer flow.
  • Operate the dish machine at sufficient speed to maintain flow in accordance with Army standards.
  • Handle chemicals according to MSDS and Southern safety protocols.
  • Perform duties in compliance with workplace safety standards and protocols.
  • Empty trash receptacles and take out trash.
  • Maintain the general cleanliness of the facility inside and outside as assigned by the cleaning schedule.
  • Restock required food service utensils and equipment and maintain service-area cleanliness.
  • Clean areas used and equipment properly.
  • Conduct duties in an orderly and professional manner and in accordance with the Southern Foodservice Code of Conduct.
  • Follow company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties or tasks assigned by assistant managers or supervisors as part of a job or position during a normal work schedule.
  • Arrive on time in the correct uniform and maintain a positive, friendly, and respectful attitude toward guests and team members.
  • Promote a fun and efficient work environment focused on guest satisfaction and remain eager to learn and develop new skills.

Benefits

  • $5.13 per hour in Health & Welfare (H&W) benefits
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