Food Service Worker

The position is located within the Directorate of Clinical Support, Nutrition Care, Food and Production Services at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC, an integral healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical and nutritional services to military personnel and their families. Womack Army Medical Center is renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare in a supportive and efficient environment. The facility operates with a mission to enhance the health, readiness, and resilience of the soldiers and veterans it serves through comprehensive medical and support services.

This role specifically resides in the Food and Production Services department, playing a crucial part in ensuring that food services within the medical center operate smoothly and provide nutrition that meets the dietary needs of patients and staff alike. The position involves a variety of tasks that focus on preparing simple foods, serving prepared foods and beverages, and maintaining cleanliness by washing food service trays, pans, dishes, and work areas. It is essential within this setting that food preparation and service maintain the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and efficiency to support patient care and satisfaction.

The incumbent is assigned to rotating shifts on a schedule covering two shifts per day, seven days a week, highlighting the continuous nature of food service operations within the medical center. Flexibility and reliability in working various shifts are critical attributes for anyone in this position. While this role does not have a specific education requirement, it demands physical stamina due to prolonged standing, walking on hard surfaces, and handling items weighing up to 44 pounds. The environment is typically noisy and involves exposure to elements such as cleaning chemicals, grease, water, and varying temperatures, especially near walk-in refrigerators.

This Food Service Worker role is ideal for someone who can demonstrate initiative and work effectively under general supervision. A key element is the ability to manage tasks such as setting up condiments, silverware, and glassware, maintaining garbage collection areas, and ensuring that food service tools and equipment are used and maintained properly. The role is pivotal in supporting the overall health and wellness of patients through timely and hygienic food service delivery. Individuals seeking to contribute to the health sector in a supportive and dynamic environment will find this position rewarding and impactful.

Overall, this position offers an opportunity to be part of a respected military medical facility where the work contributes directly to patient care and the readiness of military personnel. Those employed will gain valuable experience in food service operations within a clinical setting, emphasizing teamwork, safety, and service excellence.