Food Service Worker NA-02

U.S. Army MWR; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Food Service Worker at the U.S. Army MWR. This role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety standards in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will be physically capable and detail-oriented, ready to support the well-being of soldiers and their families.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of basic food handling, hygiene, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in kitchen or dining areas following established procedures.
• Set up cafeteria lines and replenish food and beverages as needed.
• Operate and clean food preparation equipment.

Skills

Food Handling

Basic Arithmetic

Instruction Following

Job description

Join to apply for the Food Service Worker NA-02 role at U.S. Army MWR

This position is with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Watervliet Arsenal, New York. FMWR supports Soldier readiness, resiliency, and well-being through services such as Child and Youth Services, Business Recreation, and Support Services.

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

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $20.91/hr

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks following established procedures in kitchen or dining areas.
• Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining tables, and side service stands with food and beverages; replenish as needed.
• Operate, break down, and clean all food preparation equipment.
• Serve food by order and proper portion.
• Separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses, and silverware.

Requirements

• Direct deposit and Social Security Card required.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
• Complete employment verification (E-Verify) and pre-employment physical examination.
• Pass a T1/NACI background investigation.
• Willing to accept intermittent, on-call employment.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend; work on ladders and use cleaning equipment.
• Work schedule: Monday-Thursday, off every other Friday (RDO).
• Complete food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate simple machines.
• Perform procedures with focus despite interruptions.
• Knowledge of basic food handling, hygiene, and safety procedures.
• Basic arithmetic skills for food portioning and service calculations.

Additional Information

This is a Standing Register Job Announcement to build a pool of candidates. Applications are valid for 90 days. Initial review begins after 5/21/2025. The position is located at 1813 Kitchen & Market, Watervliet Arsenal, NY.