Food Service Worker
Veterans Health Administration
RecentPosted Feb 11
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Posted: February 12, 2026 (8 days ago)
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Food Service Worker
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Job Description
Summary
This job involves preparing and serving food in a cafeteria-style setting at a Navy facility cafe, including tasks like setting up counters, making simple dishes like salads and sandwiches, brewing coffee, and maintaining cleanliness.
It also includes operating a dishwasher, handling deliveries, and possibly running a cash register.
A good fit would be someone reliable and detail-oriented who enjoys working in a fast-paced food service environment and can handle repetitive tasks with basic math and reading skills.
Key Requirements
- Ability to perform multi-step tasks with judgment and concentration
- Basic arithmetic skills and ability to read instructions
- Working knowledge of sanitation procedures to prevent contamination
- Experience serving food in cafeteria or family-style settings
- Capability to handle physical tasks like unloading deliveries and moving heavy items
- Familiarity with operating basic kitchen equipment like dishwashers and coffee urns
Full Job Description
Performs tasks with several steps or sequence 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 at the Bethesda Warrior Cafe.
Skill to perform tasks with several steps and use judgment in the performance of sequential tasks.
Concentration is required to serve uniform individual portions and to avoid distractions, such as when several people ask for different items at the same time.
Simple arithmetic and the ability to read instructions is required. Working knowledge of common sanitation procedures to prevent contamination. Major Duties:
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.
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.
May unload food from delivery trucks and move heavy garbage cans. May operate cash register and be responsible for own change fund. Performs other related duties as required.
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