FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT WORKER - FOOD SERVICES

Location: West Point, NY

Hours: 5:30am-2pm

At least 1 weekend shift required

Rate: $17.75/Hr

This is an Ability One Contract, individuals with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

Work in many different areas on a rotating basis. Areas of responsibility may include:

• Maintaining the dining room (Cleaning, filling condiments, etc)
• Food Prep
• Dish room (washing, sanitizing, and restocking dishes, cups, silverware, etc.)
• Cleaning of pots and pans
• Other janitorial tasks as assigned
• Serving food to Cadets and other customers

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Make sure food is properly handled, prepped and stored to minimize time/temperature abuse
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Maintain a neat and orderly kitchen with the highest standards of safety and cleanliness
• Serve the proper serving sizes to meet the necessary requirements of those served per production sheets
• Record all food requisitions from the store room, and records all temperatures from the serving line
• Report immediately to the Food Services Supervisor and Director any accident or behavioral problem occurring in the kitchen or the DFAC premises
• Report to the Food Service Supervisor any faulty or inferior quality food which is received
• Assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils
• Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines (OSHA)
• Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material (OSHA)
• Undertake all other duties commensurate with the post as and when directed by the Food Services Supervisor/Director
• Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Support the Organization in striving to deliver a quality product and service to the Cadets and the customers of the USMAPS facility

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good human relations with the ability to communicate in a courteous manner
• The ability to foster and promote a good team spirit at all times
• The capacity to refrain from aggressive or intimidating behavior
• Be respectful to Supervisors and co-workers at all times
• Must conform to the appearance and hygiene standards that the military base requires

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:                 

• Some previous food service, or training, is preferred
• Bilingual a plus
• Servsafe food certificate or equivalent a plus

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team
• Must be capable to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in an area with lots of people
• Must be capable to move throughout work day to different stations
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Should be able to withstand warm and cool working environments
• Must be able to move in tight spaces
• Occasional lifting of > _20+ pounds