Food Sanitation Specialist

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports daily dining operations within a military food service facility, ensuring safe, sanitary, and efficient preparation, service, and cleanup of meals for service members. This role is responsible for proper food handling, cafeteria-style service, sanitation, equipment care, and adherence to all military, health code, and contract standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 1 year of experience in food service, customer service, or sanitation.
Ability to obtain and maintain installation access and required food handler certifications.
Strong work ethic and reliability in a structured environment.
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs safely.
Stand for extended periods (entire shift excluding breaks).
Perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying.
Work in hot, fast-paced kitchen and dining environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a military DFAC or institutional food service environment.
Knowledge of sanitary practices, safe food handling, and commercial kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

Set up cafeteria-style serving lines, including basic food preparation and replenishment.
Serve meals accurately according to portion guidelines and approved menus.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of serving stations throughout service periods.
Assist cooks and kitchen staff with meal prep, equipment retrieval, and tray assembly as needed.
Comply with all sanitation standards, including FDA Food Code, HACCP principles, and military-specific food safety regulations.
Properly store food items in designated containers, refrigerators, and dry storage to prevent contamination or spoilage.
Label and date food items according to FIFO rotation requirements.
Clean and disinfect dining room surfaces, prep counters, tables, serving lines, beverage stations, and equipment.
Collect, sort, and wash dishes, utensils, pots, and pans according to sanitation and contract requirements.
Operate dishwashing machines and ensure proper sanitation levels (water temperature, chemicals).
Maintain cleanliness of pot-washing areas, scullery equipment, and utility sinks.
Report malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards immediately to supervisors.
Clean dining room floors, windows, doors, stairwells, and restrooms as assigned.
Remove trash, replace liners, and maintain cleanliness of waste disposal areas.
Assist in deep-cleaning tasks such as equipment detailing, wall cleaning, or floor scrubbing during schedule rotations.
Provide courteous and respectful service to all military personnel and guests.
Maintain professional grooming, uniform standards, and conduct expectations consistent with military environments.
Follow chain-of-command procedures and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.