Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Dahlgren, Virginia

Salary Range: $17.79 - $17.79 Per Hour

Job Summary: 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.

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.

Qualifications: 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.

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/17/2025 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12828931 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-17