(NEX DAM NECK) FOOD SERVICE WORKER (MOBILE FOOD TRUCK)

NEXCOM•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Prepares and sells made-to-order food and beverage items from a mobile food truck at prescribed Navy Exchange locations. The role includes preparing food, taking and serving customer orders, operating a cash register, loading the truck, and driving scheduled routes both on and off installation. The worker may also be assigned to a NEX commercial kitchen to handle stored, prepared, and packaged food items, or prepare cold sandwiches for sale. The position works independently under established policies and procedures and the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Work is reviewed for satisfactory selling activities and proper cash balancing; unusual problems are referred to the supervisor. The work environment may be warm, cold, and noisy, with risks of minor cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, and slipping on wet or soiled floors.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver's license or a valid commercial driver's license (CDL).
Have the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Food Certificate.
Have 18 months of experience performing various tasks involving food preparation and service, or qualify through the stated education substitution: one year of high school education may substitute for three months of experience, up to a high school diploma or GED substituting for 12 months of experience.
Frequently lift or move utensils or food containers weighing up to 45 pounds and constantly stand and walk while working.

Responsibilities

Prepare and sell a limited variety of made-to-order hot and cold food and beverage items using equipment such as a grill, microwave oven, or deep fryer.
Receive and take customer orders, serve customers, apply standard prices and portions, and ensure a visible price list or menu board is available.
Operate the cash register and follow NEX cash-handling policies and procedures.
Load the food service canteen truck with food and beverages.
Drive to various locations according to established schedules and routes, follow prescribed routes, and make scheduled stops on time.
Prepare cold sandwiches when assigned, slice meats and cheese into prescribed portions, and wrap sandwiches using an automatic sandwich wrapper.
Prepare requisitions for supplies, equipment, resale items, and consumables; display and stow supplies neatly and maintain adequate stock.
Maintain inventory and operational records and prepare required reports.
Observe traffic safety requirements and regulations.
Maintain a neat, clean appearance and wear the appropriate uniform and name tag as required.
Serve and assist customers courteously, suggest substitutes when items are unavailable, and inform customers of specials.
Provide prompt, friendly service and present food attractively and appetizingly.
Provide each customer with a register receipt and thank them for their patronage.
Refer unusual problems to the supervisor and perform other related duties as assigned.