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Food Service Worker Military Dining Facility (DFAC)

The Food Service Worker supports daily dining operations within a military food service facility, ensuring safe, sanitary, and efficient preparation, service, and cleanup of meals for service members. This role is responsible for proper food handling, cafeteria-style service, sanitation, equipment care, and adherence to all military, health code, and contract standards.

Food Preparation & Service

• Set up cafeteria-style serving lines, including basic food preparation and replenishment.
• Serve meals accurately according to portion guidelines and approved menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of serving stations throughout service periods.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with meal prep, equipment retrieval, and tray assembly as needed.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Comply with all sanitation standards, including FDA Food Code, HACCP principles, and military-specific food safety regulations.
• Properly store food items in designated containers, refrigerators, and dry storage to prevent contamination or spoilage.
• Label and date food items according to FIFO rotation requirements.
• Clean and disinfect dining room surfaces, prep counters, tables, serving lines, beverage stations, and equipment.

Dishwashing & Equipment Care

• Collect, sort, and wash dishes, utensils, pots, and pans according to sanitation and contract requirements.
• Operate dishwashing machines and ensure proper sanitation levels (water temperature, chemicals).
• Maintain cleanliness of pot-washing areas, scullery equipment, and utility sinks.
• Report malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards immediately to supervisors.

Facility Cleanliness & Maintenance Support

• Clean dining room floors, windows, doors, stairwells, and restrooms as assigned.
• Remove trash, replace liners, and maintain cleanliness of waste disposal areas.
• Assist in deep-cleaning tasks such as equipment detailing, wall cleaning, or floor scrubbing during schedule rotations.

Customer Service & Military Conduct

• Provide courteous and respectful service to all military personnel and guests.
• Maintain professional grooming, uniform standards, and conduct expectations consistent with military environments.
• Follow chain-of-command procedures and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food service, customer service, or sanitation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain installation access and required food handler certifications.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a structured environment.

Preferred

• Experience working in a military DFAC or institutional food service environment.
• Knowledge of sanitary practices, safe food handling, and commercial kitchen operations.