Food Service Worker

Navy Life PNW; Oak Harbor, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) is seeking a food service support role at Kegler's Grill aboard NAS Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, WA. The position supports the Military's Quality of Life programs within MWR and may involve event coordination on and off base.

Applicants should demonstrate KSAs related to food handling, nutrition, sanitation, and English communication. This on-site role requires adherence to military base protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques for measuring ingredients and basic understanding of recipe construction.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to count servings and determine yields.
• Working knowledge of diet principles.
• Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the MWR department's programs and operations at the Kegler's Grill on NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, WA.
• Assist with food preparation and service in compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Contribute to special events for the Naval Air Station both on and off premise.

Skills

Food handling techniques

Measuring ingredients

Recipe construction

Diet principles

Sanitation standards

English communication

Job description

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is located at the Kegler's Grill aboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, WA. Employee may contribute to special events for the Naval Air Station both on and off premise.

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 possesses the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques for measuring ingredients and basic understanding of recipe construction.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count the number of table sand serving bowls required to determine the number of servings a container will yield.
• Working knowledge of diet principles.
• Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination, such as the need to clean equipment previously used for raw food before further use and the need to use a chemical sanitizer or maintain proper water temperature when cleaning dishes.
• Skill to perform tasks involving several procedures.
• Skill to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when an item does not meet established quality standards.
• Skill to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking; able to expand and modify recipes according to the capacity of the equipment in the kitchen as well and in response to adjustments in the number of servings required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill.