Food Service Worker

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs • Wagner, SD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 1-Yankton Detention in Wagner, South Dakota. The Food Service Worker assists with meal preparation and service, food storage and inventory rotation, and cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and facility areas. The role involves operating and maintaining food-service equipment and following established food-handling, health, and sanitation practices.

The work is performed in a detention center and kitchen environment. Kitchen areas can be hot, humid, and noisy, with potential slipping hazards and regular exposure to hot liquids, sharp blades, hot surfaces, and temperature changes when entering refrigeration or freezer units. The position may involve heavy work and prolonged standing.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties; no specific amount of experience is required.
• Ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Dexterity and safety knowledge.
• Knowledge of materials and work practices, including keeping work areas neat, clean, and orderly.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a safe driving record within the four years preceding submission of GSA Form 3607; operation of a government motor vehicle is required.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing; a verified positive drug test will prevent appointment.
• A background security investigation and favorable adjudication are required for appointment.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• May be required to perform heavy work, work on ladders, and use powered cleaning equipment; frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds and stands for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Set trays on a tray assembly line and arrange cups, utensils, condiments, and hot and cold beverages according to standard practices.
• Load and push tray carts to designated areas.
• Assist the cook in preparing meals according to the menu and portion sizes.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow kitchen health and sanitation practices.
• Set up, operate, break down, and clean dish machines, pot washers, tray conveyors, refrigerators, freezers, and comparable equipment or appliances.
• Rotate inventory using first-in/first-out practices; move covered and stored food for easy access and store food according to standard practices.
• Clean work tables, facilities, and bathrooms as scheduled or assigned, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and floors.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Related non-federal experience or qualifying uniformed-service experience may be credited toward annual leave accrual eligibility at managerial discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed