MWR Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in the Navy Region Southwest seeks a Food Service Worker to perform duties across food preparation, service, and sanitation in a military dining environment.

The role involves setting up buffets and dining areas, serving portions, brewing coffee, assembling salads, and cleaning and maintaining equipment and work areas according to safety standards. A strong emphasis on teamwork and adherence to procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up buffet/food lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter and beverages.
• May serve food by placing portions of food on customer's plates. Brew coffee according to the number of servings required.
• Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portion into standard serving sizes. Portions other food items into standard serving sizes using proper utensils.
• Break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the main kitchen. Operate a mechanical dishwasher and perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks in food service areas; unload food from delivery trucks; move heavy garbage cans; and sanitize garbage rooms.
• Assist in taking inventory at required intervals. Adhere to safety and sanitation requirements. Performs other related duties.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform various duties to facilitate food preparation; food service, maintain cooking and serving equipment and areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent performs tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations. The incumbent follows set procedures in accomplishing repetitive assignments and follows an established sequence of work. Performs any combination of the following: Set up buffet/food lines, steam tables, dinning room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter and beverages.

May serve food by placing portions of food on customer's plates. Brews coffee according to the number of servings required. Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portion into standard serving sizes. Portions other food items (e.g., gelatins, juices and desserts) into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers. Makes sandwiches using prepared ingredients.

Break down and cleaning assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the main kitchen. Sets up and operates a mechanical dishwasher, including the continuous conveyor belt-feeding dishwasher. Removes inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scour and scrubs the heavier cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots, which because of their large size and weight are awkward to handle.

Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks in food service areas, such as cleaning ceilings and transoms; exhaust hoods; spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, including moving the equipment; washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment; cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers; and sanitizing garbage rooms. May unload food from delivery trucks. Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area.

Assist in taking inventory at required intervals. Adhere to all safety and sanitation requirements. Performs other related duties.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.72 - $20.29/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 0-40 hours per week position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.