Food Service Worker NA-02

• Performs a variety of tasks having several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations in a kitchen or dining area following established procedures. Separates food waste and trash from dishes glasses and silverware
• Sets up cafeteria lines steam-tables dining room tables and side service stands with hot and cold food items including meats vegetables salads desserts bread butter and beverages; replenishes as necessary.
• Serves food by order and proper proportion. Break down and cleans tables and area when meal is finished and returns dishes and food to the kitchen area. Brews coffee according to the number of servings required.
• Assembles or toss fresh fruit and green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes. Makes cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients. Washes tables and counters.
• Operates break downs and cleans all equipment assigned to the area for food preparation. Clean kitchen equipment such as worktables sinks and refrigerators. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 to include a medical examination.
• Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• Work is usually performed indoors in areas that have adequate light and ventilation.
• Exposed to hot liquids sharp cutting blades and hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezing units.
• There is a danger of falling from a ladder or slipping on a floor where food or beverages have spilled.
• Light to heavy physical effort is required. Frequently lifts and moves items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Subject to continuous standing and walking and frequent stooping reaching pushing pulling and bending.
• May be required to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• Able to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines.

• Must have skill and knowledge to perform tasks involving several procedures and be able to concentrate on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions.
• A working knowledge of sanitation standards is required as well as knowledge of procedures to prevent contamination. Must know basic food handling techniques personal hygiene standards and safe work procedures.
• Must have the ability to read and understand written material.
• Must have knowledge of basic arithmetic such as addition subtraction multiplication division fractions and decimals such as counting the number of tables in order to determine the number of portions or meals required or how many servings a particular container will yield.