MWR Food Service Worker

Summary

This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform routine food service preparation and to provide cash handling responsibilities as required.

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Duties

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1. Operates a cash register according to cash handling procedures; takes payment and change. Completes daily activities reports and ensures proper deposit of cash receipts according to established procedures. Answers telephone, takes food order, takes delivery information; and provides charge totals. May receive order, and serve customers dining in., according to prescribed procedures. Assist with monthly inventories. 40%
2. Provides assistance in food preparation area by performing a variety of tasks in connection with the preparation of variety of foods involving the operation of a ovens, microwaves, deep fryer, and steamers, as well as preparation of, pizza, salads, cold and hot sandwiches, pasta dishes, etc. May prepare uncooked food items and makes specialty coffees according to number of servings desired and in accordance with established procedures for timing and brewing. Draws beer and serves as needed. 30%
3. Performs housekeeping tasks to ensure proper standards of appearance, cleanliness and safety of assigned spaces. May remove soiled dishes from tables and carries to the kitchen. Cleans, scrubs, wipes tables and counters and other service equipment such as work tables refrigerators, freezers, service equipment, etc., sweeps and mops floor. 10%
4. Arranges salads, desserts, cold beverages, etc., stocks condiment stands, self-service milk and ice cream cabinets and hot and cold drink dispensers. Replenishes stock as necessary. Informs supervisor when stock is low.
5. May open and/or close facility. Ensuring compliance with established procedures. Responsible for complying with all safety, fire and sanitation rules and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned. 10%

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• The work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity.
• The work area is well lighted but usually noisy from food service activities; There is a danger of regularly exposure to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces and extreme changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units
• The incumbent performs work requiring light to moderate physical effort which requires continuous standing and walking and frequently stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending.
• Frequently lifts or moves cart weighing up to 20 pounds. May be required to perform heavy work such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing. Heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing and delivering supplies.

Qualifications

• Must have skill to organize assignments, to meet meal schedules.
• Must understand food terminology, measurements and serving information in standardized recipes and regular and modified menus.
• Must be able to operate a cash register.
• Skill in performing basic arithmetic.
• Ability to maintain and protect monies and records.
• Must apply knowledge of general sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste.
• Required to have a thorough understanding of routine methods and procedures used in all functional areas of the food service operation and skill to assist in training lower or new food workers in routine duties.

Education

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Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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