Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of Defense; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A position as a Food Service Worker is available at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, NC. The role includes working in kitchen and dining facilities, preparing food, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates must be able to lift moderate weights and work in shifts, including evenings and weekends. The successful applicant will have a background in food service, demonstrating capability to work without direct supervision while adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform common Food Service Worker tasks without supervision.
• Experience in portioning food and cleaning kitchen equipment.
• Physical capability to lift and move goods weighing from 16 - 44 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Replenish food service counters and prepare utensils for service.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow instructions to assist in meal preparation and service.

Skills

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision

Ability to interpret instructions

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Dexterity and Safety

Knowledge of materials

Work practices

Job description

About the Position: This position is located in the Nutrition Care, Food Production and Services directorate at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC. The Food Service Worker will work in the kitchen, dish room, and dining facility. This position operates on a rotating shift schedule. The shift will rotate from early (0600 - 1430) and late (1000 - 1830) hours on a regular basis. Will be subject to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
Duties

• Replenish food service counters and steam tables with hot and cold food.
• Prepare condiments, silverware and glassware for service stands.
• Remove used utensils and dishes to dishwashing area.
• Arrange salads and desserts for regular and modified diets.
• Unload supplies from supply trucks into proper storage area.
• Sanitize garbage and trash containers within garbage collection areas.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Employee is required to wear protective shoes.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Food Handlers Certification.

Qualifications
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 common Food Service Worker tasks. I can portion salads and desserts; make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients; wash dishes, pots, and pans manually; clean kitchen equipment, dining room tables, and floors. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Work Practices

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Exerts moderate physical effort in lifting and carrying items weighing from 16 - 44 lbs. Work involves prolonged standing and walking, mainly on concrete floors. Pushes loaded tray carts on elevators and to wards, then delivering patient trays to patients' bed stand with training.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed predominantly in noisy kitchen and dining room areas. Incumbent is subject to injuries from equipment used and is exposed to dirt, cleaning chemicals, grease, and water in cleaning tasks. Incumbent is subject to extremes in temperatures when bringing supplies from walk-in refrigerators. Wears safety shoes and other protective items as required.