Food Sanitation Specialist

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Newport News, VA

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About The Position

The Food Sanitation Specialist performs general housekeeping duties and sets up, operates, maintains, and cleans equipment. The role includes setting up serving lines, garnishing and serving food, and applying food protection and sanitation measures. Duties are performed in accordance with TB Med 530, TM 4-41.11, and the PWS. The specialist cleans and sanitizes dining and food-service areas, dinnerware, utensils, trays, equipment, and surfaces; supports meal service and self-service stations; and follows cleaning schedules and food-safety procedures. The role may also involve storing subsistence, removing trash and recycling, clearing snow and ice from access areas, reporting equipment repairs, and maintaining issued uniforms 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, train and cross-train, demonstrate continuing improvement, and work well with people.
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 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 United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a pre-employment 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

Ensure the dining facility is cleaned and sanitized daily and follow the cleaning schedule.
Maintain compliance with sanitation and food-safety standards.
Follow required procedures, temperatures, and time periods during food preparation and service.
Clean the dining area, dishwashing room, pot and pan area, self-service area, and outside area.
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 to become proficient in assigned duties.
Assist with subsistence storage when necessary.
Remove trash and recycling to the disposal area; recycle items, empty containers when full, and clean the containers.
Remove snow and ice from sidewalks and access areas.
Identify and report equipment repairs for work orders.
Maintain the food-service uniform, including hair net or hat, slip-resistant safety shoes, and other issued safety items.
Perform other duties as assigned.