Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Yorktown, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker performs a variety of food service and cashier duties at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Twin Pin Bowling. The position prepares and assembles food and beverages for quick-service carryout and other food service activities, following recipes, demand forecasts, food-safety requirements, and established procedures. It also operates cash registers and supports customer service and teamwork. The role stocks, organizes, sets up, cleans, and maintains work areas and equipment before, during, and after operations. It supports catering and other food service activities by requisitioning supplies, preparing food and equipment, and setting up and cleaning event areas. Additional duties include dishwashing, cleaning kitchen and serving areas, handling waste, and setting up and replenishing cafeteria serving lines.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety, cash collection, sanitation, customer courtesy, and hospitality.
Ability to follow basic recipes, combine ingredients, and prepare assigned foods.
Knowledge of techniques for measuring the volume of dry, liquid, and fat ingredients and a basic understanding of recipe construction.
Skill in measuring and weighing ingredients and adjusting recipe yields according to standard procedures.
Ability to comply with safety and sanitation procedures, work independently and as a team member, and operate a computerized cash register system and other food service equipment.
Must pass applicable records and background checks and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check; discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must wear personal protective equipment when exposed to hazardous conditions.
Physical requirements include standing, reaching, lifting, and walking; must be able to lift or move objects up to 30 pounds.
For access to CNRMA installations beginning May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals must provide a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification.
Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check and satisfactory employment reference checks; additional screening, drug testing, or other requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assemble food and beverages according to recipes and forecasted demand, including hot items, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, salads, side dishes, and beverages.
Requisition food and non-food supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Package and properly store food; follow HACCP procedures and document food temperatures during preparation, storage, and service.
Operate cash registers, replace register printer paper, and count and verify cash.
Provide courteous customer service and work professionally with employees as a team member.
Account for leftovers and complete cook worksheets as appropriate.
Stock, organize, set up, clean, and maintain work areas; ensure equipment is sanitized and operational and supplies are available.
Store unused food properly and minimize unnecessary food and non-food waste.
Market and publicize special meals or food items.
Support catering and other food service activities by requisitioning supplies, preparing food, beverages, equipment, and supplies, and setting up and cleaning equipment.
Wash pots, pans, dishes, trays, and service ware manually or using mechanical equipment; operate the rotating tray return and dish machine.
Disassemble returned trays, dispose of waste according to safety and sanitation procedures, and store clean dishes and sanitized items in designated areas.
Set up and maintain manual dishwashing sinks according to established procedures and temperatures; clean and sanitize dish room, kitchen, and pot-and-pan areas and equipment.
Empty garbage disposal after each meal, take trash to the dumpster as needed, and mop the dish room, kitchen, and pot-and-pan area after each meal.
Set up and replenish condiments, silverware, trays, glassware, plates, disposable plates and cups, containers, and plastic ware in the server area; clean spills.
Set up, serve food on, and break down the cafeteria serving line.
Perform other duties as assigned.