Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Pacific Beach, WA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) at Kegler's Grill aboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington. The employee prepares and serves food, operates kitchen and point-of-sale equipment, maintains sanitation, and may assist with Naval Air Station special events on or off the premises. The schedule varies based on business needs and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Must successfully obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance as needed; successful completion of a National Agency Check (NACI) background check with written inquiries is required.
Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate.
Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
Knowledge of measuring ingredients and a basic understanding of recipe construction.
Basic arithmetic ability to count table settings and serving bowls and determine the number of servings a container will yield.
Working knowledge of diet principles and sanitation standards and procedures for preventing contamination.
Skill in performing tasks involving several procedures, overcoming practical production problems, evaluating finished food products, and taking corrective action when quality standards are not met.
Skill in developing standardized recipes for quantity cooking and modifying recipes to suit kitchen equipment capacity and serving requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, with strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to use simple kitchen equipment and common utensils, operate a cash register, and follow recipes and combine ingredients for pizza, salads, and other menu items.
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays; schedule varies to support business needs.

Responsibilities

Prepare and bake pizzas using prepared ingredients and the amounts and arrangements specified for each order.
Prepare sandwiches, including Italian sausage, meatball, and submarine sandwiches.
Grill hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, french fries, and other items, monitoring cooking, turning food as required, regulating temperature, and removing items when done.
Package food for off-premise consumption or serve it for on-premise consumption.
Operate bake and holding ovens, pizza makers, slicers, fryers, and miscellaneous kitchen utensils.
Ring up sales on a point-of-sale system and provide guests with receipts.
Maintain the food service environment, equipment, utensils, and surfaces in a sanitary, clean, and neat condition.
Scrape and pre-rinse dishes, glasses, and flatware; separate food waste and trash; load and unload dishwashers; hand wash dishes; and stack and store clean dishes.
Clean ranges, ovens, fryers, and urns by scraping, scrubbing, washing, or wiping them.
Cut, scrape, chop, dice, or peel fruits and vegetables.
Remove soiled dishes, glasses, and flatware from tables and carry them to the dishwashing area.
Clear tables of paper, trash, and soiled linens and wipe tables clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.