Food Service Worker

V2X•Saint Helena, CA

About The Position

Overview: Position is located on Ascension Island. As a place to live and work, Ascension offers a positive work-life balance with all the attractions of island life right on your doorstep; an excellent climate, with fishing, diving, snorkeling, and walking to name a few. What You’ll Do The Food Service worker performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and in one or more of a variety of food service environments. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items, as appropriate to the position. Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils. May assist in the set up, and service; and collection of garbage/trash; as appropriate to the area of operation. May serve food to customers and/or perform cashiering duties, as appropriate.

Requirements

Education: Equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained may be substituted for education, if degree is required.
Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, associate degree preferred
Must have and maintain a current Serve-Safe certification
Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse, dynamic team
This position requires basic math skills.
Good problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
This position requires capability to be flexible and adapt to any situation.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in a food service or retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Sets up food service, kitchen, or salad area facilities, equipment and utensils, under detailed instruction and, in accordance with the performance work statement.
Checks food temperatures and/or prepares areas for daily operations; may operate cooking or bakery equipment as assigned.
Shall be courteous to customers and able to identify and verbally communicate all items served.
Ensure patrons are assisted at tray clearing stations, provided with clean tables and chairs, and tableware and dining table items remain stocked during meal periods.
Conveys food and supplies from the main kitchen, bakery, and/or salad preparation area to the serving site either by carrying or by utilizing a motorized cart.
Follows prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; ice cream, yogurt, and/or ice machines; chooses proper utensils and sets steam line to appropriate temperature for menu items.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position. Cover, label, and properly store all food, unless disposal of a leftover is appropriate.
Serves food items to customers from counters and/or steam tables, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring that appropriate portions are served, and adds relishes and garnishes according to instructions.
Replenishes foods, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays at serving stations; may order and replenish condiments.
Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/ equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
May clean, wash and maintain work areas, including floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils, and equipment; collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers; as appropriate to the area of operation.
May provide guidance and training to other employees performing related work.
May perform cashiering duties, as required.
Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter and trash in all working facilities and areas.
Responsible for proper utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment and tools).
Responsible for precise execution of company time reporting procedures and accurate completion of timesheet.
Performs other duties as assigned.