Food Sanitation Specialist

Phillips Enterprises

  • Newport News, VA
  • $17.20 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Description/Job SummaryFort Eustis ProgramFood Sanitation SpecialistPosition Summary The Food Sanitation Specialist performs general housekeeping duties, sets up, operates, maintains and cleans equipment; set up serving lines, garnishes food items, serves and applies food protection and sanitation measures; all position accountabilities will be performed IAW TB Med 530, TM 4-41.11 and PWS
Position AccountabilitiesThe following are essential job accountabilities:
  • Ensure that the dining facility is cleaned and sanitized daily.
  • Performs work IAW the cleaning schedule.
  • Maintains compliances of sanitation and food safety standards.
  • Ensure that proper procedures, temperatures and time periods are adhered to during food preparation and serving.
  • Cleans dining area, dishwashing room, pot and pan area, self-service area. and outside area.
  • Serve meals and maintain self-service items, ice and beverages during designated meal serving period.
  • Prepare, maintain and clean dining areas.
  • Clean and sanitize dinnerware, utensils and trays to have available to diners without delay.
  • Clean all non-food contact surfaces and clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
  • Clean/sanitize all equipment and utensils using mechanical, manual or the in place method.
  • Work to become proficient in their duties.
  • Assist with storage of subsistence if necessary.
  • Removes trash and recycle to disposal area.
  • Remove snow and ice from sidewalks and access areas.
  • Recycle items, empty containers when full and clean the container.
  • Identify and report equipment repairs for work orders.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of the Food Service uniform, to include hair net/or hat, Food Service slip resistant safety shoes and other issued safety items.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Position QualificationsTypical Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of basic cleaning procedures, sanitation and the operation of standard kitchen equipment is desired.
  • One (1) year work experience desirable.
Field of Expertise:
  • The food service function (sanitation).
Skills: Administrative:
  • Must be able to speak, read and write English.
  • Must understand and be able to follow instructions.
  • Must be able to train and cross-train.
  • Must demonstrate progressive and continuing improvement.
  • Must have the ability to follow instructions and work well with people.
Mental Requisites:
  • Required to work under stressful circumstances and meet short suspense dates.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Experience:
  • None required.
Physical Demands:
  • Must be free of medical restrictions/limitations that prevent the performance of the required duties.
  • Must be physically capable of performing work in conditions of extreme weather.
  • Must utilize proper lifting procedures and practices.
  • May be required to work uncommon hours, extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs and pull, push and lift equipment.
  • Must walk and be on your feet the majority of your shift.
Unique Qualifications:
  • Must be a United States citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be eighteen year of age.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Hourly Rate: $17.20Work schedules:1st shift: 6:30 am - 2:00 pm2nd shift: 11:30 am - 7:30 pmBenefits include: Vacation, sick, holidays, health insurance and pension plan

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