At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.

Location: West Point, NY

Hours: 5:30am-2pm

16-32 hours per week

Rate $17.75/hr

Individuals with a disability strongly encouraged to apply.

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

Work in many different areas on a rotating basis. Areas of responsibility may include:

• Maintaining the dining room (Cleaning, filling condiments, etc)
• Food Prep
• Dish room (washing, sanitizing, and restocking dishes, cups, silverware, etc.)
• Cleaning of pots and pans
• Other janitorial tasks as assigned
• Serving food to Cadets and other customers

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Make sure food is properly handled, prepped and stored to minimize time/temperature abuse
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Maintain a neat and orderly kitchen with the highest standards of safety and cleanliness
• Serve the proper serving sizes to meet the necessary requirements of those served per production sheets
• Record all food requisitions from the store room, and records all temperatures from the serving line
• Report immediately to the Food Services Supervisor and Director any accident or behavioral problem occurring in the kitchen or the DFAC premises
• Report to the Food Service Supervisor any faulty or inferior quality food which is received
• Assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils
• Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines (OSHA)
• Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material (OSHA)
• Undertake all other duties commensurate with the post as and when directed by the Food Services Supervisor/Director
• Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Support the Organization in striving to deliver a quality product and service to the Cadets and the customers of the USMAPS facility

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good human relations with the ability to communicate in a courteous manner
• The ability to foster and promote a good team spirit at all times
• The capacity to refrain from aggressive or intimidating behavior
• Be respectful to Supervisors and co-workers at all times
• Must conform to the appearance and hygiene standards that the military base requires

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:                 

• Some previous food service, or training, is preferred
• Bilingual a plus
• Servsafe food certificate or equivalent a plus

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team
• Must be capable to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in an area with lots of people
• Must be capable to move throughout work day to different stations
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Should be able to withstand warm and cool working environments
• Must be able to move in tight spaces
• Occasional lifting of > _20+ pounds