Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $23.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
federal holidays
Professional development opportunities
Access to on-base facilities
Job Description
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) located in Richmond, Virginia, is a critical agency within the United States Department of Defense. The DLA provides worldwide logistics support to the military services and several federal agencies, ensuring the readiness and sustainability of U.S. armed forces. The Agency is responsible for managing the global supply chain—from acquisition and distribution to disposal of various items including food, fuel, medical supplies, and construction materials. The DLA plays a vital role in supporting national defense and the warfighter, combining innovative logistics practices with advanced technology to efficiently support military operations and humanitarian missions globally.
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Job Requirements
- Direct deposit and social security card is required
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
- A one-year probationary period may be required
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a medical examination
- Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities
Job Qualifications
- Work experience in preparing foods and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess
- Demonstration of neatness and good grooming
- Dependability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Possess a current food handler certification (i.e. ServSafe)
Job Duties
- Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables
- Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading
- Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items
- Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources
- Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment
- Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc., on an established cleaning schedule
- Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)