Dishwasher (FSW)

This position may be assigned to any of the Retail Dining and Hospitality departments within the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), part of the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Annapolis, Maryland. NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations and is not funded by Congress.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cleans any equipment or facility located in the food service area and dining room.
• Assists with unloading food from delivery trucks and placing in correct location.
• Moves heavy garbage cans and places trash in proper receptacles.
• Prepares a variety of food items and box lunches.
• Stocks retail areas with food service items and maintains inventory of stock.
• Complies with standard methods and procedures such as conduct, etiquette, dress code, serving techniques, and complete familiarity with the beverages and food served.

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 but usually noisy from food service activities. The employee is regularly exposed to hot liquids, hot working surfaces, and sharp cutting blades. There is the danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required – We are an E-Verify participant.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English.
• Participation in Direct Deposit.
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
• Must complete an Occupational Health screening for this position.

Probationary period: Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Experience that has equipped you with the ability to perform the duties of a dishwasher (food service worker), which may include, but are not limited to operating and cleaning grills, fryers, ovens, and dish-washing machines, using a 3-compartment sink, cleaning floors and work stations, etc.

You will be rated on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position:

• Experience working in a restaurant in Back of the House.
• Dish washing experience and/or cold food prep skills preferred.
• Experience in operating, breaking down, and cleaning electrical equipment in a restaurant environment, such as grills, fryers, ovens, and dish-washing machines.
• Experience using a 3-compartment sink and dish machine.
• Janitorial experience with floors and work stations surfaces.
• Ability to follow instructions and labels for the use of cleaning chemicals.

Schedule

Shifts available for mornings and/or evenings; including weekdays, weekends, and holidays in support of a 7-day a week operation and events schedule.

Benefits

This flexible position is not eligible for Benefits, but NABSD employee perks include:

• Use of the Brigade Sports Complex.
• Shop at the Midshipmen Store.
• Shop at the Navy Exchange.
• Potential membership eligibility at the Naval Academy Club.
• Use of MWR facilities.
• Eligible to join Navy Federal Credit Union.
• Eligible for childcare with CDC & NAPS.
• Use of Employee Assistance Program.