Food Service Worker

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

JOB SUMMARY

QualificationsAble to work in a fast-paced environmentAble to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficientlyPhysical endurance to stand for an entire shiftSelf-motivated and self-directedWorks well as part of a team and on individual tasks1+ years' experience as a food service worker in the food service industryAble to read and follow standardized recipesStrong knowledge of proper food handling proceduresAble to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphereServeSafe Certification preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Food Service 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. Using prepared ingredients and following routine, repetitive steps, this Worker makes hot and/or cold sandwiches, fruit and vegetable trays, salads and rotisserie chicken, may slice and/or mix simple ingredients, as needed, cleans counters and trays, washes dishes and maintains cleanliness of preparation, work and display areas, inspects and cleans equipment. This Worker may assist in any or all of the following:  measuring and mixing ingredients as directed, assists in preparing, cooking and decorating breads, rolls, pastries, cakes and other bakery items, receives, unloads trucks, and stores stock, takes special orders or unusual food requests from customers, takes payment and makes change for customers.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Food and beverage, Hygiene standards (food production), Cooking, food preparation, Kitchen management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree