Food Service Worker / Salad Maker

Ladgov Corporation; Hawaii; On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a Food Service Worker/Salad Maker to support meal preparation, salad and cold-food production, serving-line operations, dining-room service, and related food-service activities at the NCO Academy Dining Facility in Hawaii.

Position requires ability to follow recipes, maintain food safety standards, and work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Training or familiarity with kitchen tools and equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in food-service, cafeteria, or institutional dining preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion instructions.
• Knowledge of basic food-safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to use knives, slicers, mixers, and food-preparation tools safely.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, desserts, and cold-food items.
• Wash, cut, slice, portion, and arrange ingredients.
• Set up salad bars, beverage areas, dessert stations, and serving lines.
• Serve meals using approved portion sizes.
• Replenish food, beverages, utensils, condiments, and service items.
• Monitor food freshness, appearance, and holding temperatures.
• Assist cooks with basic food preparation.
• Label, date, rotate, and store food products.
• Clean and sanitize worktables, equipment, and serving areas.
• Maintain clean dining and food-service areas.
• Assist with box-meal preparation.
• Report shortages, spills, equipment problems, and food-safety concerns.
• Provide courteous customer service.

Education

Food-handling certification

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time / Contract Position

Work Schedule: Rotating shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special feeding operations. Normal dining facility operating coverage may include weekdays from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekends and holidays from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with additional time for preparation, setup, and cleanup.

Place of Performance

NCO Academy Dining Facility, Building 6056
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Period of Performance

Operations are anticipated to begin on December 1, 2026, following a phase-in period during November 2026. The contract may continue for up to five years, subject to contract award, task orders, and continued Government requirements.

Summary

The Food Service Worker or Salad Maker will support meal preparation, cold-food production, serving-line operations, dining-room service, and general food-service activities.

Requirements

• Food-service, cafeteria, restaurant, or institutional dining experience preferred
• Ability to follow recipes and portion instructions
• Knowledge of basic food-safety and sanitation procedures
• Ability to use knives, slicers, mixers, and food-preparation tools safely
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Food-handler certification may be required
• Must be available for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to obtain required installation access

Duties

• Prepare salads, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, desserts, and cold-food items
• Wash, cut, slice, portion, and arrange ingredients
• Set up salad bars, beverage areas, dessert stations, and serving lines
• Serve meals using approved portion sizes
• Replenish food, beverages, utensils, condiments, and service items
• Monitor food freshness, appearance, and holding temperatures
• Assist cooks with basic food preparation
• Label, date, rotate, and store food products
• Clean and sanitize worktables, equipment, and serving areasMaintain clean dining and food-service areas
• Assist with box-meal preparation
• Report shortages, spills, equipment problems, and food-safety concerns
• Provide courteous customer service