Child & Youth Program Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command is seeking a Child & Youth Program Food Service Worker for the Naval Support Activity Portsmouth New Gosport Youth Center in Portsmouth, VA. The role involves a variety of food preparation and service tasks within a CYP setting, with a schedule of 20–34 hours per week and benefits excluding LTD.

Minimum qualification is a High School Diploma or equivalent; a diploma, GED, or transcripts must be submitted with your application.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Copy of HS diploma, GED, or transcripts must be submitted when applying.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation (peeling potatoes, cutting vegetables, assembling sandwiches, weighing ingredients).
• Stock service carts with utensils, plates, food and beverages for class activities.
• Operate dishwasher and maintain kitchen and storage areas per sanitation standards.
• Perform heavy cleaning and sanitizing tasks in food service areas and related spaces.
• Comply with NAVMED P5010, CACFP, and local policies; report hazards and incidents as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child & Youth Program Food Service Worker

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Schedule: 20-34 hours w/benefits except LTD

The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Food Service Worker position is to perform a variety of food preparation and food service tasks for the CYP. This position is located at Naval Support Activity Portsmouth New Gosport Youth Center in Portsmouth, VA.

Key Responsibilities

The CYP Food Service Worker performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation. Tasks consist of several steps that require attention to work operations and follow and established sequence of work. These tasks, which are summarized into categories related to food preparation and service, kitchen maintenance, and food storage, are summarized below.

Food Preparation and Service Assist in food preparation with tasks such as peeling potatoes; cutting, sorting and washing vegetables and fruits; assembling sandwiches; and measuring and weighing ingredients. Stocks food service carts with appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, food and beverages, as required for family style dining in the classrooms or activity areas. Wraps, arranges, and/or packages items for serving to children and youth.

Transports food from kitchen area to classrooms or activity areas. Returns carts, dishes, and leftover food to the kitchen and disposes of all food waste and trash. Kitchen Maintenance Pre-rinses and washes pots, pans, dishes, glasses and silverware in either a mechanical dishwasher or manually according to sanitation regulations. Cleans serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas. Sets up and operates a mechanical dishwasher.

Removes inspection doors, strainer pans, screens, and spray arms for preventative maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scour, and scrubs the heavier cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots which, because of their large size and weight, are awkward to handle.

Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks through the food service and related areas, such as cleaning ceilings; cleaning exhaust hoods; cleaning spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, including moving he equipment; washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment; cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers; and sanitizing garbage room. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner, adhering to NAVMED P5010 and all local policies and procedures.

Operates, breaks down and cleans all electrical equipment assigned to the area for food preparation. Stores sanitized dishes and silverware. Food Storage Labels and dates all items in refrigerators and freezers and stores leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards. Stores canned, boxed, and/or frozen items in food storage area. Unloads food and supplies from delivery trucks.

Moves heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area. Additional Responsibilities Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations. Ensures compliance with U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and all pertaining standards, policies, and regulations.

Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent. Note: A copy of your H.S. diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $20.14 – $20.14/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 20-34 hours w/benefits except LTD position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.