Food Service Worker

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) in Norfolk, VA seeks a food service worker to support cafeteria operations and cashier duties. You will set up lines, prepare stations, and handle cash at the register while ensuring sanitation and safety compliance.

The role requires basic arithmetic, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced government environment. Training on safety protocols will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities related to food service.
• Ability to perform tasks with multiple steps and sequencing.
• Ability to operate a cash register and make change.

Responsibilities

• Set up cafeteria line and replenish counters with hot and cold food.
• Serve food cafeteria style and prepare self-service stations.
• Prepare fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving.
• Wash dishes and operate or assist with dishwashing equipment.
• Perform cashier duties and handle cash and change.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining area, and storage areas.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Food safety

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Summary

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

Duties

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

Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess: employee must possess skill to perform tasks with involve several steps or use judgment in sequencing tasks. Uses judgment to serve uniform individual portions and must be able to concentrate to avoid distractions when several people require service at the same time. Require skill to perform simple arithmetic. Ability to operate cash register and make change. Must be knowledgeable of basic sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination of food and supplies.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional Information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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