Food Service Worker NA-02 Job in Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Performs variety of tasks with several steps or sequence tasks requiring attention to work operations in a kitchen/dining area following procedures. Sets up cafeteria lines, steam-tables, dining tables, and service stands with hot/cold food items.
• Serves food by order and proper proportion. Breaks down and cleans tables and area after finished meals; returns dishes and food to kitchen area. Clean kitchen equipment; work tables, sinks, refrigerators. Operates and breaks down equipment.
• Assembles fresh fruit/green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into serving sizes. Makes cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients. Cleans and sanitizes trash cans; dispose of trash. May unload food from delivery trucks.
• Scrapes, soaks, scours, and scrubs heavy cooking utensils. Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses, and silverware. Load and unload dishwashers. Sweeps, mops, clean exhaust vents, hoods, windows, ceilings, and walls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a medical examination.
• Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• Must have skill and knowledge to perform tasks involving several procedures and able to concentrate on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions.
• A working knowledge of sanitation standards is required as well as knowledge of procedures to prevent contamination.
• Must know basic food and handling techniques, personal hygiene standards and safe work procedures.
• Must have the ability to read and understand written material.
• Must have knowledge of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Light to heavy physical effort is required. Frequently lifts and moves items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. May be required to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, and hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezing units.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is usually performed indoors in areas that have adequate light and ventilation. There is a danger of falling from a ladder or slipping on a floor where food or beverages have spilled.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12427536. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!