FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free trainings and certifications

Flexible hours

Overtime available

Free Fitness Center Membership

Onsite childcare options (reduced rate

Tax free shopping at Navy Exchange

Employee assistance program

American Forces Travel

On base entertainment and events

Recreation centers discounts

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command is seeking a part-time, seasonal Bartender/Food Service Worker at the Veterans Memorial Golf Course, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. The role covers both bartending and food service duties, with a 0-40 hour schedule including nights and weekends.

Rank-and-file responsibilities include drink preparation per recipes, cash handling, food service, cleaning, and maintaining safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Part-time, seasonal positions open year-round.
• Availability nights and weekends is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a limited variety of alcoholic drinks, serves patrons, handles payments, and follows recipes to ensure proper measurements.
• Prepares sandwich-type food orders, takes orders, serves food and drinks, handles payments and cash register operations.
• Cleans kitchen and service areas, washes dishes, and maintains cleanliness of floors and equipment.
• Disposes of food waste and trash.
• Prepares Daily Activity Report and deposits cash receipts.
• Secures building at close in absence of management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bartender

Food service

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Schedule: 0-40 HOURS -must be available nights and weekends

This position is located at the Veterans Memorial Golf Course, Buckley's, Food and Beverage Division, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. The purpose of this position is to give management the latitude to cover both a Bartender position and a Food Service Worker position using one employee.

Key Responsibilities

• 40% 1. Prepares a limited variety of alcoholic drinks by selecting proper premix and garnish where a working knowledge of the various mixed drinks is required. Serves patrons at counter or table service. Receives payment, operates a cash register, and makes and returns change to patrons or waiter. Works from drink recipes and is held strictly responsible for pre-measuring drinks to meet all retail accountability requirements.
• 35% 2. Prepares a variety of sandwich type food orders following recipes. Takes food orders and sends them to kitchen for preparation. Serves food, alcoholic drinks, receives payments, operates a cash register, and makes and returns change to patrons.
• 10% 3. Cleans equipment in kitchen and service counter area. Washes dishes, pots, pans, glasses, and flatware. Cleans meat slicer in accordance with cleaning instructions. Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors.
• 5% 4. Disposes of food waste and trash.
• 5% 5. Prepares Daily Activity Report for cash receipt documentation at end of shift and deposits monies in drop safe.
• 5% 6. Secures building at close of business in absence of management.
• 5% 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Permanent, part-time are seasonal positions are open year-round. We're always looking for talented professionals in these key areas: Sports, Fitness & Aquatics - Outdoor Recreation - Marina Services - Golf Course Operations - Food & Beverage - Programs/Special Events - Administration - More!

MWR - A GREAT place to work with GREAT work perks: Competitive Pay Free Trainings, Certifications and Professional Development Opportunities Flexible Hours Advancement Opportunities Eligible for Overtime Free Fitness Center Membership Onsite Childcare Options (with reduced rates) Tax Free Shopping at the Navy Exchange Robust Employee Assistance Program (complimentary access to health, financial, social, & legal services) Access to American Forces Travel (discounted leisure travel, entertainment, concert & attraction tickets) Access to On Base Entertainment and Events Access to Recreation Centers (reduced rates for movies, bowling, party/picnic gear rental, golf) and more!

Additionally, MWR leadership values its employees and provides multiple ways for employees to move upward in your career!

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 $19.05 – $19.05/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-24.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 0-40 HOURS -must be available nights and weekends position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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