Food Service Worker

ASRC Federal Field Services, a Subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is currently seeking a Food Service Worker at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center, located on Plum Island, NY. (1.5 nautical miles off North Fork of Long Island & 6 nautical miles off coast of Old Saybrook, CT). Marine transportation furnished by Government provided ferry.

Summary:

Provide support to cafeteria operations at a research facility. Work as team member and/or independently in a cafeteria kitchen. Responsible for the operation of a small cafeteria. Plan and direct the overall kitchen operations including purchasing, inventory control, and food production and planning menus. Perform tasks concerned with preparation and serving of food and beverages. Set up and break down food counter. Assists in preparation of hot and cold meals, salads, soups and desserts for cafeteria take out use. Operate cafeteria equipment such as, dishwasher, meat slicer, small kitchen appliances, etc. Perform other duties as determined and assigned by department manager.

Roles/Responsibilities:

Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.

Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.

Prepare a variety of foods according to customers orders or supervisors instructions, following approved procedures.

Package take-out foods or serve food to customers.

Portion and wrap the food or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.

Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items.

Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.

Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your whole body.

Utilization of appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety shoes, hard hats, hearing, and eye protection is required. Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead and lift to 50lbs. Industrial work environment that may include loud noise, heat stress, work indoors and outdoors

Requirements :

HS/GED Diploma with some related experience. 2 years’ experience assisting with cafeteria operations. Ability to obtain & maintain required security clearances and must undergo a required physical examination and vaccinations.

As a condition for employment, all personnel entering the BSL-3 biocontainment facilities at Plum Island shall not be in contact with specific susceptible animals and their premises off Plum Island for a period of five (5) days after leaving biocontainment. Currently, restricted species are cattle, sheep, goats, deer, other ruminants, and swine. Contact with horses, birds (agricultural and pet birds) and rabbits are normally permitted, but restrictions may be placed on staff working with or near contagious agents affecting these species. Restricted livestock or other restricted animals may not be housed on the premises where the employee lives and where the quarantine cannot be enforced.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. This position offers an hourly rate of $22.64. Benefits include excellent medical, vision, & dental package which is 100% employer paid. Paid time off including Sick, Vacation leave and (11) paid Holidays. Additional benefits include 401k as well as pension and annuity plan options.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.