Food Service Worker

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs • Fort Washakie, WY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 5-Wind River Detention, in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. It is an open continuous announcement, with applications accepted and reviewed every two weeks until the posted closing date. The Food Service Worker assists with meal preparation and service, food storage, kitchen sanitation, and the operation and cleaning of food-service equipment. The work is performed in a detention center and involves working in a kitchen environment with heat, steam, noise, and potential hazards.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must possess sufficient training and experience to perform the duties on one's initiative under general supervision; no specific amount of experience is required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, interpret instructions and specifications, use and maintain tools and equipment, dexterity and safety, knowledge of materials, and orderly work practices.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a safe driving record within the four years immediately preceding submission of GSA Form 3607; the selectee must operate a government motor vehicle.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations.
• Must undergo pre-employment and random drug testing; a verified positive test prevents appointment.
• Must complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• If applicable, must meet Military Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• May need to perform heavy work, push heavy carts and trucks, work on ladders, and use powered cleaning equipment; frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds and stands for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Set trays on the tray assembly line and arrange cups, utensils, condiments, and hot and cold beverages according to standard practice.
• Load and push tray carts to designated areas.
• Assist the cook with preparing meals according to the menu and portion sizes.
• Use proper personal protective equipment and follow kitchen sanitation practices.
• Set up, operate, break down, and clean dish machines, pot washers, tray conveyors, refrigerators, freezers, and comparable equipment or appliances.
• Rotate inventory using first-in/first-out practices; move covered and stored food for access and store food according to standard practice.
• Clean work tables and facilities, including bathrooms, as scheduled or assigned; clean toilets, sinks, mirrors, and floors while following sanitation standards.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Related non-federal experience or qualifying uniformed-service experience may be credited toward annual leave accrual at management's discretion.

What This Job Offers

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