Lead Food Service Worker & Cashier
About The Position
CW is hiring a Lead Mess Attendant / Cashier to join our team at an on-base dining facility. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys staying active, working with a team, and creating a positive experience for customers. As a working lead, you’ll help keep daily operations running smoothly while supporting and guiding fellow team members. Provides hands-on training and day-to-day guidance to mess attendants to ensure work is completed correctly and consistently. Assists with organizing daily tasks and helps keep operations running smoothly during all shifts. Completes mess attendant duties such as cleaning dining areas, restocking supplies, and maintaining overall facility cleanliness and organization. Performs cashier duties, including operating the register, handling cash and card transactions, and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner. Checks dining and serving areas regularly to ensure they meet cleanliness and safety standards. Supports team members during busy periods and helps address routine questions or minor issues as they come up. Communicates updates, concerns, or team needs to management in a clear and timely manner.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in food service, dining facility operations, or a similar environment is required.
- Basic familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems or willingness to learn quickly.
- Basic understanding of sanitation, food safety, and workplace cleanliness standards.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid RealID
- Must be able to obtain and maintain government base access.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing guidance, training, or support to team members in a food service environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and shift priorities based on operational needs.
- Ability to identify routine issues and take appropriate action or escalate when needed.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members, customers, and management.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and a positive attitude in a structured, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Provides hands-on training and day-to-day guidance to mess attendants to ensure work is completed correctly and consistently.
- Assists with organizing daily tasks and helps keep operations running smoothly during all shifts.
- Completes mess attendant duties such as cleaning dining areas, restocking supplies, and maintaining overall facility cleanliness and organization.
- Performs cashier duties, including operating the register, handling cash and card transactions, and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Checks dining and serving areas regularly to ensure they meet cleanliness and safety standards.
- Supports team members during busy periods and helps address routine questions or minor issues as they come up.
- Communicates updates, concerns, or team needs to management in a clear and timely manner.
- Begin your shift by setting the tone—greet your team, review priorities, and lead by example.
- Support front-line service by assisting at the register, tidying stations, and helping maintain a smooth flow throughout the dining area.
- Provide hands-on guidance and help onboard new team members in a supportive, team-focused environment.
- Keep dining and service areas clean, organized, and fully stocked to support continuous service.
- Jump in to assist with cashiering or mess attendant duties to keep service efficient during busy periods.
- Ensure all areas are clean, stocked, and ready for the next team.
- Balance the register and confirm all transactions are properly recorded.
- Share updates, notes, or any concerns with incoming staff or leadership to ensure continuity.
- Help teammates wrap up tasks and end the shift on a strong, collaborative note.
Benefits
- Employer Paid Benefits Offered: Insurance - Medical, & Dental
- Vision – (Voluntary Benefit)
- Telemedicine
- Retirement Plan & Match Options
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Sick & Personal Time
- Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
- Opportunities for advancement—grow your career with us!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
