Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of the Navy; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking a Food Service Worker in Groton, Connecticut. This role involves a variety of tasks including food preparation, serving, and cashier duties, requiring attention to detail and adherence to sanitation standards. Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and possess basic arithmetic skills. Join our team to support the food service operations while ensuring a clean and efficient dining environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform tasks involving multiple steps and use judgment.
• Capacity to serve uniform portions and concentrate amidst distractions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and replenish cafeteria line and serve food.
• Operate cash register, record sales, and check IDs.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning and maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Ability to follow sanitation standards

Job description

The primary purpose of this job is to perform a variety of Food Service and cashier duties.

Duties

1. Set up and replenish cafeteria line, steam table, and food service counters with hot and cold food.
2. Serve food cafeteria style and prepare self-service stations with condiments, silverware, and glassware.
3. Set up dining room tables for service.
4. Prepare fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving by cleaning, peeling, cutting, scraping, chopping, and dicing.
5. Operate kitchen equipment such as potato peelers, slicers, mixers, grinders, scales, and measuring devices in accordance with safety regulations.
6. Unload supply trucks, store supplies properly, and bring supplies to work areas as needed.
7. Wash dishes, pots, and pans manually or using mechanical dishwashers, and perform maintenance on dishwashing equipment.
8. Clean walls, windows, and perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks including ceilings, exhaust hoods, behind equipment, floors, refrigerators, and freezers.
9. Maintain garbage collection areas, clean and sanitize trash containers, and remove heavy garbage from work areas.
10. Vacuum carpets and rugs using mechanical vacuum cleaners.

Cashier Duties

1. Perform headcount and cashier duties as required.
2. Operate cash register, record sales, and collect cash, ensuring accuracy.
3. Check identification to ensure authorized access to the dining facility.
4. Maintain headcount sheets and other required forms.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Starting May 7, 2025, access will require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or acceptable identification.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information demonstrating experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities related to this position. Applicants should be specific and clear in describing their experience and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must have:

• The ability to perform tasks involving multiple steps and use judgment in sequencing tasks.
• The ability to serve uniform portions and concentrate amidst distractions.
• Basic arithmetic skills and the ability to operate a cash register and make change.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent food contamination.