Food Service Worker 02 PT 6954

Coast Guard Exchange•New London, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker performs food preparation and service duties at the MWR Academy Officer’s Club in New London, Connecticut. The role includes setting up food service counters, steam tables, dining tables, and side stands; serving food cafeteria-style or family-style; preparing coffee, salads, simple sandwiches, and box lunches; and portioning food according to prescribed quantities. The employee also cleans kitchen and dining equipment and areas, operates and cleans a mechanical dishwasher, clears tables, maintains floors, disposes of waste, and helps unload and store supplies. Work is completed independently after initial instructions, with periodic supervisory checks. The employee must follow safety standards, use required safety equipment, and report hazards, injuries, illnesses, and property damage.

Requirements

Previous work experience in a food service facility.
Experience with common sanitation standards for handling and serving food.
Ability to read and understand written material, follow instructions, and perform simple arithmetic.
Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
Physical ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of food service experience.

Responsibilities

Set up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food and beverages.
Serve food cafeteria-style and family-style, refilling dishes as needed.
Prepare coffee in large urns, timing and brewing it according to the desired number of servings.
Prepare a variety of fruit and vegetable salads, simple sandwiches, and box lunches.
Serve food in uniform, prescribed portions.
Clean kitchen and dining equipment and areas, including dishes, pots, pans, coffee urns, glasses, and flatware.
Operate and clean the mechanical dishwasher, maintain its water and detergent levels, remove and clean parts, and remove calcium deposits as required.
Clear and clean dining tables; sweep, mop, and wax floors; and dispose of food waste and trash.
Move heavy garbage cans and assist with unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies.
Complete scheduled work independently after receiving initial instructions and follow safety regulations and procedures.
Promptly report workplace hazards, injuries, occupational illnesses, and property damage to the immediate supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.