Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC)

Food Service Worker, Part Time

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC)
Posted 10/21/2026part-timeNew London • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food service operations, including food preparation, sanitation standards, and customer service. Capable of maintaining a clean and safe dining environment while adhering to safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Food Service ExperienceSanitation StandardsFood Handler's CertificateHeavy Lifting AbilitySafety Regulations Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Set up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food
  • Serve food cafeteria-style and family-style
  • Make coffee in large urns according to required servings
  • Prepare fruit and vegetable salads
  • Serve standard portions
  • Make simple sandwiches and pack box lunches
  • Clean kitchen and dining-area equipment
  • Wash dishes, pots, pans, coffee urns, glasses, and flatware
  • Operate and maintain mechanical dishwashers
  • Clear and clean dining tables
  • Sweep, mop, and wax floors
  • Dispose of food waste and trash
  • Move heavy garbage cans and assist with unloading and storing supplies
  • Follow safety regulations, use required safety equipment, and report hazards or incidents
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Previous work experience in a food service facility
  • Experience with common sanitation standards in handling and serving food
  • Ability to read and understand written material, follow instructions, and perform simple arithmetic
  • Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training
  • Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods of time
  • Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements
  • Non-U.S. nationals must be authorized to work in the U.S. and meet the stated residency requirement
  • One year or more of food service experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid Annual and Sick Leave
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave

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Hard Skills
Food PreparationServing FoodDishwashingCleaning EquipmentSimple Arithmetic
Soft Skills
Following InstructionsAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
Mechanical Dishwashers
Certifications & Qualifications
Food Handler's Certificate
Industry Keywords
Food Service FacilityCafeteria-Style ServingFamily-Style ServingFood Waste DisposalSafety Equipment