The Dishwasher (Food Service Worker) provides both the flexibility and the knowledge to multitask in a restaurant and/or catering BOH atmosphere. This position may be assigned to any of the Retail Dining and Hospitality departments within the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), part of the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Annapolis, Maryland.
NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations, and is not funded by Congress.
Maintains water and detergent levels in dishwasher; removes strainer pans, inspection doors, etc., for proper cleaning of dishwasher, inside and out; removes calcium deposits as required; and restores room to orderliness. Cleans any equipment or facility located in the food service area and dining room. Assists with unloading food from delivery trucks and placing in correct location. Moves heavy garbage cans and places trash in proper receptacles.
Position involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequent light to moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Uses assistance from other workers for moving objects weighing more than 20 pounds. Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking equipment often cause uncomfortable high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well lighted. It is usually noisy from food service activities.
The employee is regularly exposed to hot liquids, hot working surfaces, sharp cutting blades. There is the danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped. Additional duties may include preparing a variety of food items and box lunches, stocking retail areas with food service items, and maintaining inventory of stock.
Responsible for complying with standard methods and procedures such as conduct, etiquette, dress code, serving techniques and complete familiarity with the beverages and food served.
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual.
Perks include: Possible Shift Differential Pay, Sunday Premium Pay, Daily or Weekly OT, Holiday Pay, Pay/Step Increases This flexible position is not eligible for Benefits, but NABSD employee perks include: Use of the Brigade Sports Complex Shop at the Midshipmen Store Shop at the Navy Exchange Potential membership eligibility at the Naval Academy Club Use of MWR facilities Eligible to join Navy Federal Credit Union Eligible for childcare with CDC & NAPS Use of Employee Assistance Program
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This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $19.48 – $19.48/hr.
This position requires a Confidential security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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