Food Service Worker Part-time

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide organization dedicated to providing meaningful employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities, including war-wounded veterans. Established in 1986, GCE has grown to become one of the largest private employers of persons with disabilities in the United States. The organization's mission is to connect individuals with fulfilling careers across various sectors such as custodial services, facilities maintenance, food services, and other business lines within government, military, commercial, and community partnerships. GCE collaborates with the U.S. military, federal, state, and local governments, as well as private commercial businesses, to create accessible employment pathways that empower individuals with disabilities, promote workforce inclusion, and enhance community integration. Learn more about GCE’s impactful work at GCE.org.

This Food Service Worker position plays a crucial role within GCE’s service contract operations, focusing on delivering high-quality, safe food service as part of contract duties assigned by management. The role is designed to support diverse workplace environments, ensuring contract compliance while upholding customer service excellence at all times. Employees in this position are expected to have a willingness to learn and adapt, acquiring knowledge of all aspects of the job to maintain operational efficiency and safety. The position offers an hourly wage of $18.40 and includes health and welfare benefits supplemented by the federal government under the Service Contract Act (SCA).

The Food Service Worker must be physically capable of performing various tasks such as bending, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting up to 40 pounds regularly with occasional requirements to move up to 50 pounds. The work involves frequent indoor duties, but may also require travel between different locations and buildings, including exposure to various weather conditions. Employees will work in shifts that could include early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, evening hours, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

Safety and compliance are paramount in this role, with adherence to Emergency Operations Work Assignments and organizational screening protocols, including state and federal background checks. GCE values customer interaction skills and expects employees to communicate appropriately with customers, government personnel, and team members. The organization promotes an inclusive work environment and makes reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions successfully. Global Connections to Employment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. This is a drug-free workplace, and drug testing is required.

Applicants interested in this rewarding opportunity are encouraged to visit https://gce.org/work-for-gce/overview/ to complete the online application or contact Human Resources at 850-495-3512 for assistance. Joining GCE means becoming part of a dedicated team with a mission to enhance lives through meaningful employment, cultivating a supportive and respectful workplace culture that embraces diversity and dedication to public service.