MWR Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Seal Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in Navy Region Southwest. The primary purpose is to perform routine food service preparation and cash-handling duties as required. The worker operates a cash register, takes payments and provides change, completes daily activity reports, and deposits cash receipts according to established procedures. The worker answers telephone calls, takes food orders and delivery information, provides charge totals, and may receive orders and serve dining customers. The position also assists with monthly inventories. Food preparation duties include operating ovens, microwaves, deep fryers and steamers; preparing items such as pizza, salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes; preparing uncooked food items; and making specialty coffees according to established procedures. The worker may draw and serve beer. The worker maintains cleanliness, appearance and safety in assigned spaces by clearing soiled dishes, cleaning tables, counters and equipment, and sweeping and mopping floors. Additional duties include arranging and replenishing food and beverage items, notifying the supervisor when stock is low, and possibly opening or closing the facility. The worker must follow established procedures and comply with safety, fire and sanitation rules and regulations. Other related duties may be assigned. Work is performed in kitchen areas that may be hot, humid and noisy, with exposure to hot liquids, sharp blades, hot surfaces, and temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezer units. The work requires continuous standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending, and lifting or moving carts weighing up to 20 pounds. Heavy work may also be required, including scrubbing large cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts or trucks while unloading, storing and delivering supplies.

Requirements

Must meet federal suitability requirements, including successful completion of a background investigation.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Ability to organize assignments to meet meal schedules.
Understanding of food terminology, measurements, and serving information in standardized recipes and regular and modified menus.
Ability to operate a cash register and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to maintain and protect money and records.
Knowledge of general sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste.
Thorough understanding of routine methods and procedures used in the functional areas of food service operations.
Skill in assisting with training new or lower-level food workers in routine duties.
Ability to perform work involving continuous standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending; moving carts weighing up to 20 pounds; and, when required, heavy work such as scrubbing large utensils and pushing heavy carts or trucks.
Ability to work in kitchen conditions involving heat, humidity, noise, and exposure to hot liquids, sharp blades, hot surfaces, and extreme temperature changes.

Responsibilities

Operate a cash register, take payments and provide change according to cash-handling procedures.
Complete daily activity reports and deposit cash receipts according to established procedures.
Answer telephone calls; take food orders and delivery information; and provide charge totals.
Receive orders and serve customers dining in, as needed.
Assist with monthly inventories.
Prepare food using ovens, microwaves, deep fryers and steamers, including pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes and other items.
Prepare uncooked food items and specialty coffees according to established procedures.
Draw and serve beer as needed.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain appearance, cleanliness and safety of assigned spaces.
Remove soiled dishes from tables and clean tables, counters, work surfaces, refrigerators, freezers and other service equipment; sweep and mop floors.
Arrange food and beverages, stock condiment stands and self-service cabinets and dispensers, replenish stock, and inform the supervisor when stock is low.
Open or close the facility as needed and comply with established procedures and safety, fire and sanitation rules and regulations.
Assist in training new or lower-level food workers in routine duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned.