Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Annapolis, MD

11d

About The Position

The CYP Food Service Worker performs food preparation and food service tasks for the Child and Youth Program (CYP). The position is located in a Child Development Center (CDC) and may also assist with food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program. Work includes tasks with multiple steps that require attention to work operations and adherence to an established sequence. The worker assists with preparing food, stocks and transports food service carts, serves children and youth, and returns dishes and leftover food to the kitchen. Kitchen duties include washing dishes and utensils, operating and cleaning a mechanical dishwasher and other electrical equipment, maintaining clean food-preparation and service areas, and conducting heavy-duty cleaning. The worker also labels and stores food, unloads deliveries, and transfers trash for disposal. The position requires compliance with security, fire, sanitation, and food program rules and standards, including USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements. The worker is a mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect under local policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must satisfactorily complete child-care background checks, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository check.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification; discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunizations against communicable diseases.
Must be able to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, and stooping, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Must obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance as needed.
Must complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used by DoD Child and Youth Programs.
Must be a U.S. citizen or have three years of lawful residency.
Knowledge of food-handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
Knowledge of ingredient-measuring techniques and a basic understanding of recipe construction.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic to count tables and serving bowls and determine servings yielded by a container.
Working knowledge of diet principles.
Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures for preventing contamination, including cleaning equipment previously used for raw food and using chemical sanitizer or maintaining proper water temperature when washing dishes.
Skill in performing tasks involving several procedures.
Skill in addressing practical production problems, evaluating finished food products, and initiating corrective action when quality standards are not met.
Ability to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking and adjust recipes to kitchen equipment capacity and changes in serving quantities.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
High school diploma or equivalent; a copy of a diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing a degree awarded or conferred must be submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including peeling potatoes; cutting, sorting, and washing produce; assembling sandwiches; and measuring and weighing ingredients.
Stock food service carts with utensils, dishes, food, and beverages for family-style dining in classrooms or activity areas.
Wrap, arrange, and package items for serving to children and youth.
Transport food from the kitchen to classrooms or activity areas, and return carts, dishes, and leftover food to the kitchen.
Dispose of food waste and trash.
Pre-rinse and wash pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and silverware manually or using a mechanical dishwasher in accordance with sanitation regulations.
Clean serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas.
Set up and operate a mechanical dishwasher; remove and clean its inspection doors, strainer pans, screens, and spray arms for preventative maintenance.
Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub large or heavy cooking utensils, including mixing bowls and pots.
Perform heavy-duty cleaning in food service and related areas, including ceilings, exhaust hoods, areas under and behind kitchen equipment, floors, walls, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and garbage rooms.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area in accordance with NAVMED P5010 and local policies and procedures.
Operate, break down, and clean electrical food-preparation equipment assigned to the area.
Store sanitized dishes and silverware.
Label and date items in refrigerators and freezers and store leftovers according to sanitation and health standards.
Store canned, boxed, and frozen items in the food storage area.
Unload food and supplies from delivery trucks.
Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash to the disposal area.
Comply with security, fire, and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ensure compliance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements and related standards, policies, and regulations.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as required by local policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.