Food Service Worker/cashier

**SUMMARY**

This position is assigned to the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Business Operations Department; Fleet Readiness (N92); Commander, Navy Region Center Singapore; Singapore Area Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to prepare, serve, and sell a limited variety of food and beverage items available from MWR operated food centers within the club system.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Accepts food orders from patrons. Prepares and serves a limited variety of simple food items, such as sandwiches, pizzas, and salads.
- Cleans, cuts, slices, chops, and dices vegetables, meats, cheeses, or other food items for sandwiches, salads, and pizzas.
- Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients according to standardized recipes, to assist Cooks.
- Ensures beverage coolers are stocked.
- Serves alcoholic beverages, as required.
- Makes coffee in large urns according to number of servings desired. Operates espresso machine and blenders to make a variety of coffee and frozen drinks.
- Sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages.
- Removes soiled dishes, trays, and utensils.
- Cleans tables and counters; sweeps and/or mops floors; and empties/sanitizes waste cans. May be required to move heavy garbage cans.
- Cleans kitchen equipment and storage areas, such as worktables, sinks and refrigerators.
- Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses, serving containers, and utensils in the Bar area.
- Receives supply deliveries and ensures proper storage of shipments after delivery. May unload food from trucks.
- Coordinates food and beverage needs for special events, such as preparing and serving food.
- Follows safety and sanitation guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Enters sales transactions on cash register or point of sale (POS) system; accepts payments and makes change; maintains change fund and accounts for sales.
- Answers customer questions regarding products and pricing.
- Spot checks guest checks to ensure information recorded is correct.
- Prepares Daily Activity Report (DAR) at end of shift.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of employment**:

- Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Local Agency Check (LAC).
- Must be able to obtain within 3 days of hire: - Cash Handling Training - Responsible Alcohol Training - Sanitation Training

**Education & Qualifications**:

- ITE or GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' or equivalent required
- Knowledge of general sanitation principles and standards to safeguard food against spoilage, contamination, and waste.
- Knowledge of basic food handling techniques.
- Knowledge of safety procedures related to food preparation and equipment.
- Skill in performing tasks involving several steps and varied procedures.
- Skill in organizing work assignments in a logical sequence in order to execute tasks quickly and accurately.
- Ability to accurately execute work assignments with many interruptions and distractions.
- Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions.
- Ability to apportion, weigh, and measure foods accurately.
- Ability to use electrical appliances, grills, stoves, ovens, and other common kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Ability to operate a cash register or POS system.
- Ability to perform common arithmetic problems associated with receiving payment from customers, making change, and preparing cash reports.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

**HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
- Minimum 18 years of age (involves handling of alcohol)
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision AND at least one of the following elements:

- Work Practices (includes experience in tidiness, safety, and sanitation of food preparation areas).
- Ability to interpret instructions specifications etc (other than blueprints).
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment, i.e. blenders, mixers, etc.
- Food preparation dexterity and safety.

**Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for**:

- Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
- Knowledge of techniques for measuring ingredients and basic understanding of recipe construction.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count the number of table sand serving bowls required to determine the number of servings a container will yield.
- Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination, such as the need to clean equipment previously used for raw food before further use and the need to use a chemical sanitizer or maintain proper water temperature when cleaning dishes.

**BENEFITS**

All benefits offered (medical, dental, hospitalization & surgical insurance, personal accident, s