Food Service Worker – Evening Shift

About the role

Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service company, is hiring an Evening Shift Food Service Worker for the Fort Lee location. The position involves food preparation, serving customers on the line, simple cooking tasks, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and cleaning duties under the direction of Cook I, Shift Leader, or Management.

Pay

• $18.75 per hour

Schedule

• Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Rotating schedule in a seven‑day‑per‑week operation
• Weekends and holidays required as needed

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to the military installation
• A valid REAL ID is required for base access

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation work for menu items as assigned by Cook I and Cook IIs, including slicing, dicing, chopping, cutting, rolling, mixing, washing, rinsing, panning, slacking, and similar tasks
• Serve customers efficiently and proficiently on serving lines during meal service, maintaining proper flow rate as prescribed by Management
• Execute simple cooking tasks such as one‑step heating (e.g., scoop and bake cookies) as assigned by Cook I
• Maintain proper food safety and handling techniques per applicable food code and HACCP standards
• Follow and enforce proper safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Conduct duties in an orderly, professional manner consistent with Southern Foodservice code of conduct
• Follow direction of Cook I in carrying out assigned duties and procedures
• Prepare food products according to daily menu recipes — properly seasoned, cooked, and garnished on the serving line
• Cook simple required meal items per the daily menu or other required menu items
• Check temperatures for required ranges, ensure items are properly cooked, and set out products for meal service
• Replenish food items as needed during service, greet and care for customers on the service lines, and break down service areas after the meal period ends
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of service lines and areas during meal periods, wiping up spills and keeping a neat appearance
• Clear and thoroughly clean service lines and areas after meal service
• Perform other cleaning tasks assigned by Cook I, Shift Leader, or Management
• Support meal production, service, and cleaning as assigned by Assistant Managers or Supervisors

Physical Requirements

• Strength: Lift up to 40 lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy lifting, heavy carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing or balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Occasional
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature variation: Frequent