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U.S. Coast Guard is Hiring a Food Service Worker 02 Near Washington, DC

Qualifications:

Minimum:

1. Previous work experience in a food service facility.
2. Experience with common sanitation standards in handling and serving food.
3. Must have the ability to read and understand written material and follow instructions and perform simple arithmetic.
4. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
5. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

Preferred (in addition to minimum):

1. One year or more of food service experience.

Responsibilities:

Performs tasks with several steps or sequences of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages. Serves food cafeteria-style to diners. Serves tables family-style by placing dishes of food on tables and refilling as necessary. Makes coffee in large urns according to the number of servings desired, with responsibility for timing and brewing. Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads such as fresh fruit, tossed green, tomato and lettuce, and lettuce wedges. Serves food in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in small dishes or glasses in prescribed quantities. Makes simple sandwiches. Packs box lunches.

Cleans equipment in kitchen and dining area. Washes dishes, pots, pans, coffee urn, glasses, and flatware. Operates mechanical dishwasher. Maintains water and detergent levels in dishwasher; removes strainer pans, inspection doors, etc., for proper cleaning of dishwasher, inside and out; removes calcium deposits as required; and restores room to orderliness.

Clears and cleans dining tables. Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors. Disposes of food wastes and trash. Moves heavy garbage cans and assists in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies.

Employee is responsible for independently completing work as scheduled after initial oral or written instructions when changes or new assignments are made. Supervisor periodically checks to see that work is done on time and according to instructions.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Summary