Food Service Worker

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Alaska; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a Food Service Worker at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. This Direct Hire Authority vacancy requires US citizenship and emphasizes meeting safety, sanitation, and food handling standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualified candidates demonstrate the ability to follow procedures, operate and clean kitchen equipment, and work under supervision as part of a team dedicated to maintaining high service and quality in military dining facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the work of a Food Service Worker without more than normal supervision.
• Follow established safety and sanitation procedures in a kitchen.
• Operate, breakdown and clean various food service equipment.
• Knowledge of simple food handling procedures and portioning/serving.
• Work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee.

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position:

This position is located at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):

Ability to do the work of a(n) Food Service Worker ~ without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to perform the common duties of a Food Service Worker. I can follow established safety and sanitation procedures in a kitchen. I can operate, breakdown, or clean various types of food service equipment. I have knowledge in simple food handling procedures, and can follow instructions to portion, garnish, or serve food. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion make sure they are properly performed.

Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work involves moderate physical effort. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds, e.g., lifting individual dishes or trays in serving or cleaning tables; lifting trays or clean dishes. Lifts filled milk containers weighing up to 55 pounds to heights of three (3) feet. Is constantly standing and walking.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work is performed in kitchen and dining areas. 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 and there is a danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezing units. Subject to prolonged periods of standing. Must abide by personal hygiene standards and safe work procedures such as wearing a hairnet or hat and a clean uniform daily.