Food Service Worker #24-034c Dishwasher - Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC)

The purpose of this position is to provide both the flexibility and the knowledge to multitask in a restaurant and/or catering atmosphere as a Food Service Worker. This position is located at the United States Naval Academy Steerage, and also at satellite locations as needed. 

** This position requires evening and weekend availability. The operation is open 7 day a week. **

Incumbent operates cash register and food service equipment as needed to carry out day to day operations. Prepares a variety of food items in accordance to the current menu, stocks retail areas with food service items, and maintains inventory of stock. Ensures food service area is in a presentable and sanitary condition. Performs other related duties as required. 

Performs tasks with several steps 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 to diners. Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads such as: fresh fruit, tossed green, tomato lettuce, and lettuce wedges. Serves food in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in containers or glasses in prescribed quantities. Prepares and makes sandwiches, and other items that are on the restaurant menu. Packs box lunches and assists with preparation and execution of catering events. 

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 place in correct location. May move heavy garbage cans and place trash in proper receptacles. Ability to clean any equipment or facility located in the food service area and dining room. Ability to fill out proper paperwork needed for cash register and accountability. Follows company policy for cash handling to ensure proper accountability. Performs other related duties as required. 

Receives instructions concerning the proper operation of the restaurant either orally or in writing from the supervisor or manager on duty, and is held responsible for the proper operation of the restaurant. Responsible for complying with standard methods and procedures such as conduct, etiquette, dress code, serving techniques and complete familiarity with the beverages and food served. Questions on unusual or difficult tasks are referred to a higher-grade worker or supervisor for clarification and advice. 

Position involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequent light to moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Uses assistance from other workers for moving objects weighing more than 20 pounds. 

Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking equipment often cause uncomfortable high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well lighted. It is usually noisy from food service activities. The employee is regularly exposed to hot liquids, hot working surfaces, sharp cutting blades. There is the danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped.

1.         Incumbent must have 3 months experience working in a restaurant in Back of the House.

2.         Experience in operating, breaking down, and cleaning electrical equipment in a restaurant environment, such as, grills, fryers, ovens, and dish-washing machines.

3.         Experience in using 3-compartment sink and dish machine.

4.         Janitorial experience with floors and work station surfaces.

5.         Ability to follow instructions and labels for the use of cleaning chemicals.