Job Details

Food Service Worker-Lead

Location: Airway Heights, Washington (Fairchild AFB)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day shifts, Evening shifts, Weekends

Compensation: $20.77 - $20.77/hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Food Service Worker-Lead at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  
• $4.93/hour Health and Welfare benefit (cash payout offered with qualifying health insurance)
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
  
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
  
• Potential shared earning bonus
  
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
  
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
  
• Verizon wireless discount
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
  
• Potential shared earning bonus
  
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
  
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
  
• Verizon wireless discount
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
  

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a motivated and hard working Food Service Worker-Lead with a positive/helpful attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Team Lead is responsible for leading the crew as a backup to the Food Service Manger but also is required to perform food services activities.
  
• Assist Manager with ensuring all areas are clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly.
  
• Assist Manager with ensuring quality service to meet the contract requirements.
  
• Assist Manager with ensuring that QC inspections are corrected on time and followed up on.
  
• Assist Manager with any scheduling as needed, including but not limited to covering shifts.
  
• Assist Manager with training and coaching employees.
  
• Responsible for various reports- i.e., schedules, training, attendance, evaluations, various employee documentations, correct time keeping, and accident reports.
  
• Responsible for the issue, turn in & securing of all government and Skookum keys/vehicles/phones.
  
• Ensure that buildings are secured and safety measures taken when exiting.
  
• Participate with rehabilitation staff in development and monitoring of individual evaluations, assessments and or training programs.
  
• Coach, mentor and resolve employee concerns in a respectful and mutually beneficial manner while adhering to a high confidentiality standard in all situations.
  
• Monitor employees to ensure efficient use of time, performance and understanding of work tasks.
  
• Record daily personnel attendance and track employee absences, tardiness, etc.
  
• Monitor employee interactions and conduct, documenting misconduct on designated Skookum forms.
  
• Wash, and store dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment following proper hygiene and safety standards.
  
• Monitor and replenish supplies according to schedule.
  
• Ensure timely and efficient removal of used dishware, utensils, and glassware to maintain a welcoming dining experience.
  
• Clean tables and chairs in the dining facility after meal service.
  
• Empty trash and recycle bins in dining facility and keep trash area clean.
  
• Entrances and Exits Cleaning - sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean entry doors according to schedule.
  
• Halls and High Traffic area Cleaning - sweep, mop, vacuum according to schedule.
  
• Perform cashiering duties as needed.
  
• Communicating with customers - always be courteous and communicate in a professional manner when talking with customers.
  
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
  
• All Other Duties as Assigned
  

Qualifications:

• 6 months of food service experience preferred.
  
• 6 months lead experience, preferably in a food service work setting.
  
• Experience with scheduling, report documentation.
  
• Work both independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
  
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
  
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
  

Requirements:

• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
  
• Access to this federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information:
  

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) ###-#### ext. 349, or email ...@tessera.org.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify