Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Belle Chasse, LA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at NAS JRB New Orleans Bowling and supports the Galley Program. The Food Service Worker performs semi-skilled and routine food-service tasks, including manual food preparation requiring light to moderate physical effort. The role may also involve cash handling, inventory assistance, and other duties within the facility as needed. The position requires following simple recipes and instructions, handling customer orders, preparing food to order, and maintaining clean work areas in accordance with safety and sanitation regulations. The incumbent may work irregular hours, including early or late shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed. The work environment includes exposure to extreme temperatures and possible cuts, bruises, burns, spills, and falls.

Requirements

Specialized experience directly related to the duties, equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.
Ability to read and follow simple recipes and instructions and combine ingredients for cooked dishes.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Skill in cash handling and ability to operate a computerized cash register.
Must pass an annual physical examination, obtain a health care card, and pass the Food Handler's Sanitation Course.
Knowledge of food characteristics for determining freshness and adequate serving temperatures.
Ability to operate food-preparation appliances such as a food slicer, blender, grill, and fryer.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprint identification and background inquiry forms.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Must complete a Personal Identity Verification process requiring two forms of identification from Form I-9; a Social Security card is required.
May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
A valid state driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
Must participate in direct deposit/electronic funds transfer.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959, unless exempt.
Must be able to sit, walk, stand for long periods, bend, and lift moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds.
Must have C.A.R.E. (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively) training, an Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR/First Aid certification, and a current Food Handler certification, or be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days.
Must be able to work irregular hours, including early or late shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Must be able to work in an environment with extreme temperatures and possible cuts, bruises, burns, spills, and falls.

Responsibilities

Prepare lunch or dinner meals as a short-order grill cook or assist the cook with meal preparation.
Grill foods to order, including hamburgers, pancakes, bacon, and eggs.
Select food items for service and ensure freshness.
Take customer orders directly or receive ticket orders from waitresses; cook items to order and serve them using authorized portion controls and temperatures, turning food to prevent burning.
Assist with or prepare simple items such as sandwiches, soups, and salads.
Measure and weigh ingredients according to simple recipes or directions.
Place cooked food on serving dishes, steam tables, or food carts.
Ensure group orders are served simultaneously.
Keep grills, stoves, refrigerators, and work areas neat and clean in accordance with safety and sanitation regulations.
Notify supervisors of needed items to maintain stock and assist with inventory when required.
Collect money, operate a cash register, and prepare cash-fund accountability documentation when required.
Perform other duties within the facility as needed and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, spouse and dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and a 401(k) savings plan.
Annual and sick leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Stability of Federal Civilian Service.
Quality of Work Life Balance.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7/365 access to private support for employees and family members.
Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation programs, including golf courses, marinas, gyms and fitness centers, bowling centers, restaurants, pools, and base libraries.
Discounted tickets and travel options and outdoor recreation rentals.
Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange.
Access to professional development resources.
Flexible scheduling based on mission needs and employee availability, as described among flex-employee perks.