Food Sanitation Specialist

Blackstone Consulting•Fort Eustis, VA

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About The Position

The Food Sanitation Specialist performs general housekeeping and food-service sanitation duties, including setting up, operating, maintaining, and cleaning equipment; setting up serving lines; garnishing and serving food; and applying food-protection and sanitation measures. Work is performed in accordance with TB Med 530, TM 4-41.11, and the PWS. The specialist keeps dining and food-service areas clean and sanitized, follows cleaning schedules and food-safety standards, and ensures proper procedures, temperatures, and time periods are observed during food preparation and service. Duties also include cleaning and sanitizing food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces, dinnerware, utensils, trays, equipment, and utensils; maintaining self-service items, ice, and beverages during meal periods; assisting with subsistence storage as needed; and removing trash and recycling. The role may also involve snow and ice removal from sidewalks and access areas, identifying equipment repairs for work orders, and maintaining the required food-service uniform and safety items. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must understand and follow instructions and work well with people.
Must be able to train and cross-train and demonstrate progressive, continuing improvement.
Must be able to work under stressful circumstances and meet short suspense dates.
Must be free of medical restrictions or limitations that prevent performance of the required duties.
Must be physically capable of working in extreme weather and use proper lifting procedures and practices.
Must be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, and pull, push, and lift equipment.
Must walk and be on their feet for the majority of the shift.
Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Must have a Real ID.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic cleaning procedures, sanitation, and operation of standard kitchen equipment is desired.
One year of work experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize the dining facility daily and perform work according to the cleaning schedule.
Maintain compliance with sanitation and food-safety standards.
Follow required procedures, temperatures, and time periods during food preparation and serving.
Clean dining areas, dishwashing rooms, pot and pan areas, self-service areas, and outside areas.
Serve meals and maintain self-service items, ice, and beverages during designated meal periods.
Prepare, maintain, and clean dining areas.
Clean and sanitize dinnerware, utensils, and trays so they are available to diners without delay.
Clean non-food-contact surfaces and clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces.
Clean and sanitize equipment and utensils using mechanical, manual, or in-place methods.
Work toward proficiency in assigned duties and assist with subsistence storage when necessary.
Remove trash and recycling to the disposal area; recycle items, empty containers when full, and clean containers.
Remove snow and ice from sidewalks and access areas.
Identify equipment repairs and report them for work orders.
Maintain the food-service uniform, including a hair net or hat, slip-resistant safety shoes, and other issued safety items.
Perform other duties as assigned.