Food Service Worker NA-01

U.S. Army; Village of Highland Falls (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army seeks kitchen staff at the West Point Club to handle food preparation and maintain cleanliness. Candidates must demonstrate basic food handling knowledge and the ability to perform manual tasks. Flexibility in work hours and a medical examination are requirements for this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to perform simple, easy-to-learn tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods by sorting, washing, peeling, and cutting fruits and vegetables.
• Operates and cleans kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Cleans tables, dining areas, and kitchen floors.

Skills

Basic food handling techniques

Personal hygiene standards

Safe work procedures

Basic arithmetic

Job description

Position at West Point Club

This position is located at the West Point Club.

To expedite the hiring process, please include full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

• Performs routine manual tasks in a kitchen or dining area following established procedures. Prepares foods by sorting, washing, peeling, and cutting fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Sets up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, condiments, and cold menu items such as salads, desserts, breads, and beverages on a serving line or tables. Clears dishes and trays after meals. Cleans tables and counters.
• Stores clean dishes, glasses, and silverware. Vacuums and shampoos carpets; sweeps and mops kitchen floors. Cleans windows and walls. Sanitizes trash cans and disposes of trash. Operates dishwashers.
• Operates, breaks down, and cleans all equipment assigned to food preparation areas. Cleans kitchen equipment such as worktables, sinks, and refrigerators. Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses, and silverware.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Work hours may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and nights.
• A Medical Examination is required; position involves continuous standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting/moving items up to 50 pounds.
• This position is dual compensation exempt; all GS and NAF employees, whether full-time or part-time, are eligible to apply.

Qualifications

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and perform simple, easy-to-learn tasks.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
• Ability to perform routine manual tasks involving few steps and to read and understand written material.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria, and other characteristics.