Food Service Worker-01 Int – 6803

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC); Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Guard Community Services Command in Cape May, NJ is seeking a Food Service Worker-01 for the Cape May CDC. The position is intermittent, up to 19 hours per week, with a pay of $17.08 per hour.

Duties include setting up serving areas, cleaning tables, preparing fruits and vegetables, operating simple kitchen equipment, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. No prior experience required; a Food Handler's Certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand written material and follow instructions.
• Must obtain a Food Handler's Certificate or complete food handler's training.

Responsibilities

• Sets up serving area with glasses, utensils, condiments, salads, desserts, bread and beverages as instructed.
• Cleans tables and removes soiled dishes; transports them to the dishwashing area.
• Prepares fruits and vegetables; may operate simple kitchen equipment.
• Cleans and maintains cooking and service areas and equipment.
• Receives instructions and performs tasks consistently under supervision.

Skills

Reading and following instructions

Food Handler training

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

Opening Date: 18 June 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NA-7408-01

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hours/week)

Position: Food Service Worker-01 Salary: $17.08/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Cape May, NJ

Cape May CDC

Duties
Performs various simple manual tasks which are easily learned such as:

OMB NO: 1625-0120
Expiration Date: 05/31/2029
Announcement: 6803
Opening Date: 18 June 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NA-7408-01
Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hours/week)
Position: Food Service Worker-01 Salary: $17.08/hour
Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Cape May, NJ
Cape May CDC
Duties
Performs various simple manual tasks which are easily learned such as:
In the serving area: Sets up glasses, silverware, butter, condiments, salads, desserts, bread, and cold beverages on serving counter as instructed. Cleans tables of paper, other trash, or soiled linens, and wipes tables with towel to remove crumbs or other food particles. Removes soiled dishes from tables and transports them to the dishwashing area.
In the food preparation area: Cuts, scrapes, chops, dices, and peels fruits and vegetables. May operate electric can opener, electric potato peeler, etc.
In dishwashing area: Separates food waste and trash. Scrapes and pre-rinses dishes with water to remove food particles before washing. Loads dishes in dishwasher; stacks and stores dishes. May hand wash dishes, following prescribed steps. Stacks and stores clean dishes.
Cleans cooking and service equipment. Scrapes, cleans, scrubs, washes, or wipes equipment; such as ranges, ovens, electric or gas fryers, pressure cookers, steam kettles, and broilers. Drains and cleans coffee and tea urns. Scrubs and scours worktables. Cleans grease traps in sinks. Removes garbage to collection points. Clean woodwork, windows, and displays counters. Sweeps, mops, waxes floors. Polishes dining area furniture. Carries supplies between storeroom, kitchen and dining area and run errands.
Receives specific instructions for new tasks from supervisor, after which incumbent independently complete duties in the same way each time. The supervisor can readily observe whether the work is performed properly.
Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.
MinimumQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• No previous work experience required but must have the ability to read and understand written material and follow instructions. Must be able to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

Preferred (in Addition To The Minimum)

• Six months’ experience in a food service facility.

Uscg Community Services Command Comprehensive Benefits By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

Other Essential Information

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.