Food Service Worker/Mess Attendant

Commercial & Government Contracts • Westfield, MA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

CW is hiring a Mess Attendant/Food Service Worker to help keep military dining areas clean, organized, and running smoothly. No experience is required—just reliability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. We’ll train you every step of the way. This role involves working one weekend per month: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. CW Resources is a part of CW Group, a national non-profit organization with over 60 years of experience delivering mission-driven, high-quality services. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions.

Requirements

• Reliability
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Treats everyone with respect
• Gets along well with others
• Talks clearly with the team
• Takes pride in their work
• Ability to follow supervisor instructions to maintain military sanitation and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• No experience necessary, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas, serving lines, beverage stations, and condiment bars before meal service.
• Serve food portions to personnel in a courteous, efficient, and regulation-compliant manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of the galley, including wiping counters, sanitizing surfaces, and cleaning equipment.
• Operate dishwashing machines and manually wash pots, pans, utensils, trays, and food-service equipment.
• Collect, sort, and dispose of waste, recyclables, and food scraps according to sanitation standards.
• Restock serving lines, dining supplies, utensils, napkins, and beverage stations throughout meal periods.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors in the galley, scullery, and dining areas to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist with receiving deliveries by moving boxes, storing supplies, and rotating stock using FIFO standards.
• Organize dry storage, refrigerators, and freezers to maintain cleanliness and accessibility.
• Follow strict sanitation, hygiene, and food-safety regulations at all times.
• Monitor dining areas for cleanliness, table turnover, and readiness for incoming personnel.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns to supervisory staff.
• Support cooks and supervisors by completing assigned cleaning, restocking, and end-of-shift duties.
• Assist with special events, high-volume meal periods, and inspection readiness tasks as directed.

Benefits

• Fringe in cash payment of $5.09 per hour paid (in lieu of insurance coverage due to irregular work schedule)
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed