Food Service Worker

ServiceSource, Inc.
Arlington, VA, United States
Full-time

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities.Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and serve humanity.

Job Summary

The Food Service Worker (Cafeteria Worker) serves as a cafeteria and / or delicatessen / bakery worker helping in the preparation, presentation and serving of specialty meats, delicacies, preserved foods, cheeses, salads, breads and sweets to patrons.

The incumbent assists in weighing, pricing and wrapping selected foods on plates, trays and in bags, prepares food displays in counter cases and other display units, greets customers as they arrive at service counter, takes special orders, and answers basic customer questions about specialty foods.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

  • Set up food on self-serving lines and portion food for individual servings in accordance with instructions.
  • Refill cold bars, salad bars, pastry cabinets, condiments, juice dispensers, and set up dining rooms.
  • Replace glassware, dishes and silverware and refill condiment containers. Wipe and wash tables and countertops.
  • Clean work area, utensils and equipment; remove garbage; mop floors, walls, windows and tables.
  • Remove dirty dishes, glasses and silverware from serving counters. Mix washing solutions and operate electric dish washing machine and wash dishes, glassware, pots and pans and kitchen utensils by hand.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Maintain in a sanitary condition equipment and work areas, utensils and tables.
  • Perform ware-washing, and keep pot and pan areas in order prior to, during and after meals.
  • Follow correct techniques, cleaning schedules and tasks.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Education, Experience, and Certification(s)

  • No education or previous experience is required. Training is provided.
  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
  • One (1) year food service experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Neat, well-groomed appearance is expected.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Good oral / verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ServiceSource is a leading nonprofit disability resource organization with programs and operations in 12 states and the District of Columbia.

ServiceSource has regional offices located in Delaware, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. Collectively, the organization serves more than 25,000 individuals with disabilities annually through a range of innovative and valued employment, training, habilitation, housing and other support services.

Our proven collaborative approach helps foster a more inclusive and supportive community where individuals with disabilities can succeed and thrive.

Strategic partnerships with local community businesses, government entities and nonprofits help bridge the gaps for individuals with disabilities, creating sustainable opportunities that benefit the entire community and result in greater independence for the individual.

To learn more, you may click on the following video link : https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v hLeXVPuKm1Y&t 48s

4 Easy Steps to Apply

Step 1 : Apply online to an open position.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact the Program Outreach Specialist in your region using the list below.

Step 2 : Submit completed Introductory Data Sheet and Resume to a local ServiceSource contact

Step 3 : Submit Comprehensive Release form to a local ServiceSource contact

Step 4 : Submit Documentation of Disability letter to a local ServiceSource contact

Program Outreach Specialists by Location

Aurora / Colorado Springs, Colorado

719) 510-2328

Co-Jobs@servicesource.org

Fort Worth, Texas

571) 455-8541

Tx-jobs@servicesource.org

Newport News / Fort Eustis, Virginia

757) 503-1222

FtEustis-jobs@servicesource.org

Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland

703) 970-3697

VAMDDC-Jobs@servicesource.org

Northern Virginia / Quantico / Washington, DC - Food Services

571) 455-0195

Jobs-VA-FoodService@servicesource.org

St. Louis, Missouri

314) 202-9199

Stl-jobs@servicesource.org

Boyers, Pennsylvania

571) 455-8541

Boyers-jobs@servicesource.org

North Carolina / Kentucky

910) 826-4699 ext. 4699

Jobs-NCKY@servicesource.org

Florida

727) 538-7370

Jobs-FL@servicesource.org

DE, PA, MD and TX

302) 765-1259

Jobs-DEPAMDTX@servicesource.org

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions.

Do you need a reasonable accommodation to apply to a career opportunity online? Please click here to view a list of Regional Office locations.

Please ask to speak with Human Resources.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT :

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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