Food Service Worker

Commercial & Government Contracts•Fort Drum, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CW is hiring a Mess Attendant/Food Service Worker to help keep military dining areas clean, organized, and running smoothly. No experience is required—just reliability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. We’ll train you every step of the way. This role is part of the AbilityOne Program, a federal program that helps adults with disabilities find jobs and receive support services.

Requirements

Comes to work with a good attitude and treats everyone with respect.
Willing to learn new tasks.
Gets along well with others and talks clearly with the team.
Takes pride in their work and wants to do a good job every day.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds regularly.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, often on hard or slippery surfaces.
Frequent use of hands and arms for cleaning, lifting, and handling kitchen equipment.
Requires bending, kneeling, and reaching to complete routine tasks.
Exposure to hot surfaces, steam, and dishwashing equipment, with occasional work in cold areas like refrigerators or freezers.
Work environment may be noisy due to equipment and kitchen activity.
Floors may be wet or humid—non-slip footwear may be required for safety.
Regular use of cleaning chemicals; proper PPE such as gloves and aprons must be worn.
Good vision, hearing, and hand coordination are needed for safe and efficient work.

Responsibilities

Start your shift by setting up your work area, gathering supplies, and preparing the dish station.
Collect, sort, and rinse dirty dishes from the dining and service areas.
Run dishes through the commercial dish machine and hand-wash pots and pans that need extra cleaning.
Sanitize and put away clean dishes so they’re ready for the next meal.
Keep the galley clean by sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, and removing food scraps throughout the shift.
Empty trash and recycling, replace liners, and follow proper disposal procedures.
Reset the dining area between meals by wiping tables, refilling condiments, and restocking napkins and supplies.
Assist with meal-service setup by stocking trays, utensils, cups, and other serving items.
Follow supervisor instructions to maintain military sanitation and safety standards.
Work with your team during busy mealtimes to keep service running smoothly.
End your shift by completing final cleaning tasks, putting away supplies, checking out with your supervisor, and leaving the area ready for the next crew.