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Mess Attendant

CW Resources


Job Location:

Westfield, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 18
Posted: 7 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 5 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

No Experience No Problem! We welcome applicants who qualify for the AbilityOne Program. Its a federal program that helps adults with disabilities find jobs and receive support a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you: is 1 weekend per month: Friday Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 4:00pmStart your career supporting those who serve. CW is hiring Mess Attendant/Food Service Worker to help keep military dining areas clean organized and running smoothly. No experience is requiredjust reliability a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Well train you every step of the way:Set up dining areas serving lines beverage stations and condiment bars before meal food portions to personnel in a courteous efficient and regulationcompliant cleanliness of the galley including wiping counters sanitizing surfaces and cleaning dishwashing machines and manually wash pots pans utensils trays and foodservice sort and dispose of waste recyclables and food scraps according to sanitation serving lines dining supplies utensils napkins and beverage stations throughout meal mop and maintain floors in the galley scullery and dining areas to ensure a safe with receiving deliveries by moving boxes storing supplies and rotating stock using FIFO dry storage refrigerators and freezers to maintain cleanliness and strict sanitation hygiene and foodsafety regulations at all dining areas for cleanliness table turnover and readiness for incoming equipment malfunctions safety hazards or sanitation concerns to supervisory cooks and supervisors by completing assigned cleaning restocking and endofshift with special events highvolume meal periods and inspection readiness tasks as in the Life of a Mess Attendant/Food Service Worker at CW:Start your shift by setting up your work area gathering supplies and preparing the dish sort and rinse dirty dishes from the dining and service dishes through the commercial dish machine and handwash pots and pans that need extra and put away clean dishes so theyre ready for the next the galley clean by sweeping mopping wiping surfaces and removing food scraps throughout the trash and recycling replace liners and follow proper disposal the dining area between meals by wiping tables refilling condiments and restocking napkins and with mealservice setup by stocking trays utensils cups and other serving supervisor instructions to maintain military sanitation and safety with your team during busy meal times to keep service running your shift by completing final cleaning tasks putting away supplies checking out with your supervisor and leaving the area ready for the next Youll Need to Be Successful:No experience No problem. Well teach you everything you need on the to work with a good attitude and treats everyone with to learn new along well with others and talks clearly with the pride in their work and wants to do a good job every Youll Love This Job:Youll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life for advancementgrow your career with us!Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:Due to the irregular schedule in lieu of insurance coverage we offer a fringe in cash payment of $5.09 per hour & Environmental Demands:Standing & Walking: Stand and walk for extended periods while moving continuously between food prep areas serving lines scullery stations and storage Reaching & Physical Mobility: Bend stoop reach and crouch frequently to retrieve ingredients load dish machines clean equipment and restock serving Dexterity & Equipment Operation: Use hands for chopping portioning serving cleaning and safely operating kitchen tools dish machines and sanitation Exposure: Work in hot environments near ovens steam tables and grills and in cold environments such as walkin refrigerators and & Environmental Conditions: Perform duties in a busy galley with elevated noise levels from machinery ventilation systems dishwashing equipment and hightraffic meal & Odor Exposure: Work around cleaning chemicals sanitizers degreasers and strong food odors as part of routine food service and sanitation & Hygiene Requirements: Maintain strict adherence to food safety personal hygiene and sanitation standards in accordance with military and health accommodations can be Core Values: Mission Driven Teamwork Makes Us Stronger & Everyone Brings Value!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local Overview: CW Resources a part of CW Group is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. Were proud to offer a wide range of services from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do and we continue to work toward a brighter more welcoming future for Transparency Disclaimer: We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on jobrelated factors such as skills experience education and internal equity in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by and paste the link below into your web browser to view the posters pertaining to:Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws posters: Self - Disclosure Form: E-mail: to submit a request for accommodation with the application process.

Required Experience:

IC