Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Groton, CT, is seeking a Food Service Worker to perform a variety of kitchen and cashier duties in a federal dining facility. The role includes setting up service lines, preparing foods, operating dishwashers, and handling cashier tasks at the counter.

The position requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards, with a schedule of 35-40 hours per week and benefits. The posted wage is $18.22 per hour, reflecting entry‑level federal pay.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and replenishes cafeteria line, steam table, and food service counters
• Serves food cafeteria style and prepares self-service stations
• Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking by cleaning, peeling, cutting, dicing
• Operates kitchen equipment and unloads supplies
• Washes dishes and cleans as required, maintains sanitation
• Performs headcount and cashier duties at the cash register
• Checks identification to ensure access to the dining facility
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

The primary purpose for the establishment of this job is to perform all or a variety of Food Service work and cashier duties.

Key Responsibilities

Sets up and replenish cafeteria line, steam table, and food service counters with hot and cold food. Serves food cafeteria style: prepares self-service stations by setting up condiments, silverware, and glassware. Sets up dining room tables for service. Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving by cleaning, peeling, cutting, scraping, chopping, and dicing.

Operates in accordance with safety regulations, powered and mechanical kitchen equipment to include potato peelers, slicers, mixers, grinders, scales and measuring devices. Unload supply trucks and place supplies in proper storage and area and brings supplies to work areas as required. Washes dishes, pots and pans, either manually or by mechanical dishwasher. Sets up, operates, disassembles, cleans, and reassembles dishwashing machine after each use.

Removes inspector doors, strainer pans, screens, and spray arms for preventive maintenance and cleaning. Removes used utensils and dishes from dining areas to buff floors. Cleans walls and windows in kitchen, dining area, storage areas, offices, and hallways. Performs heavy duty cleaning tasks to include ceiling, exhaust hoods, space behind equipment, floors, walls, refrigerators, and freezers. Maintains garbage collection areas.

Cleans and sanitizes garbage and trash containers. Removes heavy garbage from work area. Vacuums carpets and rapes using a mechanical vacuum cleaner. Cashier Duties Performs headcount and cashier duties as required. Operates cash register which records headcount figures, prices for each menu item sold and cash collected. Collects money and makes change. Counts cash collected to ensure agreement with cash register record.

Checks identification to ensure only authorized personnel enter the dining facility. Maintains and prepares appropriate signature headcount sheets and other forms as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

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 $18.22 – $18.22/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

How many openings are available?

There are 6 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 35-40 Hours w/ benefits position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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