Part-time Food Service Worker JFTB20260729

DETAILS OF POSITION

Location: JFTB / Part-time: Monday – Friday / Weekends / Hours: Varies / Starting rate: $16.90 per hour

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Beacon, formerly VTC Enterprises/LOVARC has been supporting adults with developmental disabilities since opening our doors in the 1960’s. 

This position supports the mission of the military dining facility by ensuring meals are served efficiently, safely and in an inviting environment, contributing to the well-being and readiness of military personnel, staff and guests.

For more information visit our website: www.beaconthrives.org

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Clears and cleans dining tables during and after meal periods; ensures dining areas remain clean and welcoming.
• Sweeps, mops, and vacuums in both kitchen and dining areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment such as ranges, ovens, fryers, pressure cookers, steam kettles, and broilers.
• Washes dishes, pots, pans, coffee urns, glasses, and flatware using manual methods and mechanical dishwashers.
• Properly disposes of food waste and trash, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in waste areas.
• Cleans woodwork, windows, display counters, and polishes dining area furniture.
• Moves heavy garbage cans, assists with unloading supply trucks, and helps store heavy supplies in appropriate locations.
• Follows all military and facility safety protocols and sanitation standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chef Manager.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Qualifications

Education and/or experience: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. 

Communication skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to remember oral or written instructions provided by others.

Interpersonal skills: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and management. Interact diplomatically with the public. Foster a stimulating, accepting learning environment.

Self-management skills: Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands. Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.

Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic written or oral instructions. Ability to think through the consequences of a decision prior to making it. Ability to recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action.

Computer skills: N/A.

Certificates, licenses, registrations: Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification.

Other skills and abilities: Must be able to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced work environment. Must be able to work weekends, evenings, nights and holidays.

Benefits

• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Retirement Plan
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Beacon is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status