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**No Experience? No Problem!! We welcome applicants who qualify for the AbilityOne Program. It’s a federal program that helps adults with disabilities find jobs and receive support services.** **Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you: https://tinyurl.com/9yc7h8um** **Schedule:** Weekends (Saturday and Sunday; Hours will vary based on operational needs) Start your career supporting those who serve. CW is hiring **Mess Attendant/Food Service Worker** to help keep military dining areas clean, organized, and running smoothly. No experience is required—just reliability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. We’ll train you every step of the way. - Set up dining areas, serving lines, beverage stations, and condiment bars before meal service. - Serve food portions to personnel in a courteous, efficient, and regulation‑compliant manner. - Maintain cleanliness of the galley, including wiping counters, sanitizing surfaces, and cleaning equipment. - Operate dishwashing machines and manually wash pots, pans, utensils, trays, and food‑service equipment. - Collect, sort, and dispose of waste, recyclables, and food scraps according to sanitation standards. - Restock serving lines, dining supplies, utensils, napkins, and beverage stations throughout meal periods. - Sweep, mop, and maintain floors in the galley, scullery, and dining areas to ensure a safe environment. - Assist with receiving deliveries by moving boxes, storing supplies, and rotating stock using FIFO standards. - Organize dry storage, refrigerators, and freezers to maintain cleanliness and accessibility. - Follow strict sanitation, hygiene, and food‑safety regulations at all times. - Monitor dining areas for cleanliness, table turnover, and readiness for incoming personnel. - Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns to supervisory staff. - Support cooks and supervisors by completing assigned cleaning, restocking, and end‑of‑shift duties. - Assist with special events, high‑volume meal periods, and inspection readiness tasks as directed. **Day in the Life of a** **Mess Attendant/Food Service Worker at CW Resources:** - Start your shift by setting up your work area, gathering supplies, and preparing the dish station. - Collect, sort, and rinse dirty dishes from the dining and service areas. - Run dishes through the commercial dish machine and hand‑wash pots and pans that need extra cleaning. - Sanitize and put away clean dishes so they’re ready for the next meal. - Keep the galley clean by sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, and removing food scraps throughout the shift. - Empty trash and recycling, replace liners, and follow proper disposal procedures. - Reset the dining area between meals by wiping tables, refilling condiments, and restocking napkins and supplies. - Assist with meal‑service setup by stocking trays, utensils, cups, and other serving items. - Follow supervisor instructions to maintain military sanitation and safety standards. - Work with your team during busy mealtimes to keep service running smoothly. - End your shift by completing final cleaning tasks, putting away supplies, checking out with your supervisor, and leaving the area ready for the next crew. **What You’ll Need to Be Successful:** - No experience? No problem. We’ll teach you everything you need on the job. - Comes to work with a good attitude and treats everyone with respect. - Willing to learn new tasks. - Gets along well with others and talks clearly with the team. - Takes pride in their work and wants to do a good job every day. **Why You'll Love This Job:** - You’ll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow. - Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance. - Opportunities for advancement—grow your career with us! **Explore Our Generous Benefits Package** - **Employer Paid Benefits Offered:** - Insurance - Medical & Dental - Vi…