Food Service Worker - Mess Attendant

Commercial & Government Contracts • Groton, CT

6h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 meal times 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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!
• Insurance - Medical & Dental
• Vision - (Voluntary Benefit)
• Telemedicine
• Retirement Plan & Match Options
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Sick & Personal Time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed