Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Navy Exchange discounts

Professional development resources

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Food Service Worker to perform a variety of kitchen and dining duties, including setting up counters, serving meals, preparing foods, and maintaining hygiene across the service area.

The role involves food preparation, basic cleaning, and assisting with logistics as part of the Morale, Welfare & Recreation department. Flexible scheduling and federal perks are noted; applications close 2026-09-27.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirement.
• Experience in food service or cafeterias is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas and service counters with hot and cold foods.
• Serve food cafeteria-style or table service and replenish as needed.
• Prepare fruits and vegetables for serving and cooking.
• Wash dishes, mop floors, and maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Move supplies and assist in unloading and stocking as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Food service

Cleaning

Food handling

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Schedule: Flexible (0-40 hours per week)

This position is located within the Gulf Winds Golf Course, Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service area that require light to moderate physical effort.

Key Responsibilities

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES Sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room sets, and side service stands with hot and cold foods including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages. Serves food cafeteria-style to diners in serving line or serves tables family-style by placing dishes of food on tables and refilling as necessary. Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving by washing, peeling, scraping, and dicing.

Cuts and shreds lettuce, slices tomatoes, cuts lemons, prepares butter chips and opens cans. Makes coffee, tea, ice water, and other beverages. Portions out food by placing uniform amount in small serving dishes. Grills fast food items such as hamburgers and uses deep fat fryer. Cleans equipment in kitchen and dining area. Washes dishes, pots, pans, coffee urn, glasses, and flatware. Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors. Disposes of food waste and trash.

Moves heavy garbage cans and assists in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Although this position offer does not include benefits to flex employees, there are numerous perks to being a flex employee. Below are just a few of those perks you will be able to benefit from: Flexible Schedule - You are scheduled based on mission needs and your availability.

Employee Assistance Program EAP - A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees, members of your family, whether in your household or not, offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support. Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants Pools, Base libraries and more! Discounted tickets and travel options and outdoor recreation rentals!

Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange! Access to professional development resources!

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 $19.08 – $22.26/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-27.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Flexible (0-40 hours per week) position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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