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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)

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Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$17.79 - $17.79

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves preparing and serving food in a cafeteria or family-style setting at a Navy installation, including tasks like setting up buffets, making simple dishes such as salads and sandwiches, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area.

It also includes handling basic equipment like dishwashers and occasionally unloading deliveries or operating a cash register.

A good fit would be someone reliable and detail-oriented who enjoys working in a fast-paced food environment and has basic math and reading skills.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform sequential tasks with several steps and use judgment
  • Concentration to serve uniform portions while handling multiple requests
  • Basic arithmetic skills and ability to read instructions
  • Working knowledge of sanitation procedures to prevent contamination
  • Experience or ability to prepare simple foods like salads, sandwiches, and coffee
  • Capability to maintain and clean equipment such as dishwashers
  • Physical ability to unload deliveries and move heavy items like garbage cans

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.

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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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-12861562