MWR Waiter/Waitress

About the role

This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest.

Responsibilities

• Helps with necessary preparations in assigned area prior to opening the dining room such as setting the tables with cloths, silverware, glasses, condiments, napkins, and decorations.
• Prepares back-up tables with such supplements as butter, ice, coffee, fruits, juices, salads, and breads.
• Must be familiar with the menu for the day, offer suggestions if requested, record desired selections from guests and turn in the order for preparation to the kitchen.
• Serves side dishes such as salads, fruit dishes, bread, wine or other beverages.
• When meal is completed, clears and cleans table and the immediate area, and resets the table in preparation for the next guests.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Must be able to handle objects that weigh up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• Skill to serve beverages and meals in the proper manner and sequence.
• Knowledge of proper food handling techniques such as the correct side to serve from and the correct side to remove from.
• Knowledge of the composition of all food items on the menu, whether American or Foreign; the available beverages and wines and which wines complement specific meals and their proper serving temperatures.
• Skill in proper table setting techniques.
• Knowledge of simple math calculations in order to tabulate checks.
• Ability to recognize intoxicated patrons when serving alcohol.

Skills

• None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Review our benefits.

Pay

• N/A

Schedule

• N/A

Additional information

• Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs.
• All Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment.
• Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace.
• The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
• All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC).
• The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems.
• This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.
• Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense.
• Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.
• Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
• Some positions have special requirements.
• Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
• We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.
• In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents.