Foodservice Team Member Government Dining Services

Metz Culinary Management•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports daily kitchen and dining operations in a hospitality-driven, multi-outlet Government Dining setting. Duties may include food preparation and portioning; assisting with cooking and plating; setting up and tearing down café, restaurant, and retail areas; maintaining food stations; serving guests; cashiering; and assisting in the kitchen, dish room, dry stock, and perishable-food inventory areas. The role also involves cleaning and sanitizing food service, kitchen, and dining spaces; following food safety standards; receiving and storing deliveries; rotating stock; and helping ensure smooth team operations. Candidates should bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a desire to contribute wherever needed. The employer describes a vibrant, creative, hospitality-driven environment with room for growth and a Monday-through-Friday daylight schedule. Full- and part-time roles are available, with flexible schedules. Because this is a Government Dining setting, candidates must have a Real ID or current U.S. passport, be eligible for Security Clearance, be U.S. citizens, and have reliable transportation because public transportation is not available.

Requirements

  • Must possess a Real ID or current U.S. passport.
  • Must be eligible for Security Clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must have reliable transportation; public transportation is not available.
  • Basic knowledge of food preparation and food safety, or willingness to train with an understanding of the basics.
  • Strong communication and customer-service skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and maintain cleanliness.
  • Ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights.
  • Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to apply elementary mathematical statistics to inventory and portioning.
  • Willingness to contribute where needed and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong work ethic and a hospitality-driven attitude.

Nice To Haves

  • Hospitality experience is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and portion food according to recipes and safety guidelines.
  • Assist kitchen staff with food preparation, cooking, and plating.
  • Set up, maintain, and tear down food stations and café, restaurant, and retail areas.
  • Serve food and provide friendly customer service.
  • Perform cashier duties and handle cash or POS transactions when required.
  • Keep food service, kitchen, and dining areas clean and sanitary.
  • Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Operate kitchen equipment, including ovens, warmers, grills, slicers, and dish machines.
  • Receive and store food deliveries and rotate stock.
  • Assist with dish-room duties and dry-stock and perishable-food inventories.
  • Support teamwork and smooth kitchen operations, contributing where needed.

Benefits

  • Paid health insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Two weeks of vacation after one year of service.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Daily Pay option.
  • 11 paid federal holidays each year.
  • Flexible schedules.
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