Food Service Worker 02 PT 6954

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC); New London (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

MWR Academy Officer’s Club in New London, CT is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker 02 to join a busy dining operation. The role involves setting up counters and dining areas, serving meals cafeteria-style, preparing simple sandwiches, and cleaning equipment and dining spaces to maintain a safe, orderly kitchen and dining room.

The position requires prior food service experience, ability to read instructions, and the potential to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a food service facility.
• Experience with common sanitation standards in handling and serving food.
• Ability to read and understand written material and follow instructions; perform simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold foods.
• Serves food cafeteria-style to diners and tables family-style as needed.
• Prepares simple sandwiches and coffee; portions food in standard quantities.
• Cleans equipment, dishes, and dining areas; maintains a clean and orderly kitchen and dining space.

Skills

Food service experience

Sanitation standards

Reading & arithmetic

Food Handler certificate

Physical fitness

Job description

Announcement: 6954

Opening Date: 20 October 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NA-7408-02

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Part-Time (20-29 hrs/wk)

Position: Food Service Worker 02 Salary: $18.41/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: New London, CT

MWR Academy Officer’s Club

Performs tasks with several steps or sequences of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages. Serves food cafeteria-style to diners. Serves tables family-style by placing dishes of food on tables and refilling as necessary. Makes coffee in large urns according to the number of servings desired, with responsibility for timing and brewing. Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads such as fresh fruit, tossed green, tomato and lettuce, and lettuce wedges. Serves food in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in small dishes or glasses in prescribed quantities. Makes simple sandwiches. Packs box lunches.

Cleans equipment in kitchen and dining area. Washes dishes, pots, pans, coffee urn, glasses, and flatware. Operates mechanical dishwasher. Maintains water and detergent levels in dishwasher; removes strainer pans, inspection doors, etc., for proper cleaning of dishwasher, inside and out; removes calcium deposits as required; and restores room to orderliness. Clears and cleans dining tables. Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors. Disposes of food wastes and trash. Moves heavy garbage cans, and assists in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies. Employee is responsible for independently completing work as scheduled after initial oral or written instructions when changes or new assignments are made. Supervisor periodically checks to see that work is done on time and according to instructions. 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. Other 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.

Minimum

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Previous work experience in a food service facility
• Experience with common sanitation standards in handling and serving food.
• Must the ability to read and understand written material and follow instructions and perform simple arithmetic.
• 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)

• One year or more of food service experience.

Uscg Community Services Command Comprehensive Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.