Food Service Worker

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Job summary

The Department of State (DOS) in the State of Delaware is seeking candidates for entry-level food service work. You will perform the full range of essential functions under close supervision, including meal preparation, serving, cleaning, and basic recordkeeping.

This role emphasizes sanitation, teamwork, and adherence to state policies. Pre-employment drug testing and background checks apply, with accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Performs food service work using proper food preparation, handling, and sanitation methods and techniques.
• Sets up serving line with utensils, food, and supplies needed for the serving process.
• Prepares meal trays with correct portions of foods from serving pots or pans.
• Delivers completed meal trays to the proper location and returns carts to the kitchen.
• Assists cooks by opening cans, slicing and preparing beverages and sandwiches.
• Cleans and disinfects surfaces and equipment; sweeps and mops floors; empties trash.
• Performs all phases of the dishwashing process.
• Maintains records on work performed using automated systems as needed.
• Completes required training and maintains competency.
• Communicates effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Record keeping

Job description

Start your Career at DOS!

The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality‑of‑life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans.

Introduction

Start your Career at DOS! The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality‑of‑life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans.

DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government.

For more information, please visit our website today!

Summary Statement

This is entry level food service work. Employees perform the full range of Essential Functions, completing routine work under close supervision.

Essential Functions

• Performs food service work using proper food preparation, handling, and sanitation methods and techniques in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures promoting nutrition, health, and safety of clients.


• Sets up serving line by gathering utensils, food, and supplies needed for the serving process.


• Prepares meal trays by placing the correct portion of appropriate foods from serving pots or pans onto each tray.


• Loads completed meal trays or food pans into carts, delivers loaded carts to the proper location, and returns carts and trays to the kitchen after individuals have completed meals.


• Assists cooks by opening cans, slicing and chopping food items, preparing beverages, and making sandwiches or bulk salads.


• Cleans and disinfects a variety of surfaces, areas, and equipment such as meal carts, kitchen appliances, tables, and counters; sweeps and mops floors; empties trash containers; and performs other related duties to ensure the food preparation and serving areas are clean and sanitary.


• Uses brooms, wet or dry mops, sponges, pails or buckets, and mixtures of water and chemical solutions or disinfectant.


• Performs all phases of the dishwashing process.


• Maintains various records on work performed which may include using automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, or report on data.


• Completes and maintains competency in required training.


• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.


• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Knowledge of record keeping.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Pre‑employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre‑employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232‑5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739‑5458 or email [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.