Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

The Food Service Worker serves as a cafeteria and/or delicatessen/bakery worker helping in the preparation, presentation and serving of specialty meats, delicacies, preserved foods, cheeses, salads, breads and sweets to patrons. The incumbent assists in weighing, pricing and wrapping selected foods on plates, trays and in bags, prepares food displays in counter cases and other display units, greets customers as they arrive at service counter, takes special orders, and answers basic customer questions about specialty foods. Using prepared ingredients and following routine, repetitive steps, this Worker makes hot and/or cold sandwiches, fruit and vegetable trays, salads and rotisserie chicken, may slice and/or mix simple ingredients, as needed, cleans counters and trays, washes dishes and maintains cleanliness of preparation, work and display areas, inspects and cleans equipment. This Worker may assist in any or all of the following: measuring and mixing ingredients as directed, assists in preparing, cooking and decorating breads, rolls, pastries, cakes and other bakery items, receives, unloads trucks, and stores stock, takes special orders or unusual food requests from customers, takes payment and makes change for customers.

Qualifications

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift

Self-motivated and self-directed

Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

1+ years' experience as a food service worker in the food service industry

Able to read and follow standardized recipes

Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures

Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere

ServeSafe Certification preferred

Previous experience as a busboy, washer, waiter, cook, or relevant work experience

Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends

Able to bend, move, and lift up to 25 pounds or more

Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds or more

Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.

Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.

Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Valid country driver's license and passport.

Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

Other duties as assigned by leadership