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Mess AttendantCW Resources, Inc. • Westfield, Massachusetts, United States
Mess Attendant

Mess Attendant

CW Resources, Inc. • Westfield, Massachusetts, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$18.23 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description
No Experience? No Problem! We welcome applicants who qualify for the AbilityOne Program. It’s a federal program that helps adults with disabilities find jobs and receive support services.

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you: https://tinyurl.com/9yc7h8um

This is 1 weekend per month: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 4:00pm

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:
  • 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.

Day in the Life of a Mess Attendant/Food Service Worker at CW:
  • 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.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:
  • 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.

Why You'll Love This Job:
  • 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!

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:
  • Due to the irregular schedule, in lieu of insurance coverage, we offer a fringe in cash payment of $5.09 per hour paid.

Physical & Environmental Demands:
  • Standing & Walking: Stand and walk for extended periods while moving continuously between food prep areas, serving lines, scullery stations, and storage rooms.
  • Bending, Reaching & Physical Mobility: Bend, stoop, reach, and crouch frequently to retrieve ingredients, load dish machines, clean equipment, and restock serving stations.
  • Manual Dexterity & Equipment Operation: Use hands for chopping, portioning, serving, cleaning, and safely operating kitchen tools, dish machines, and sanitation equipment.
  • Temperature Exposure: Work in hot environments near ovens, steam tables, and grills, and in cold environments such as walk‑in refrigerators and freezers.
  • Noise & Environmental Conditions: Perform duties in a busy galley with elevated noise levels from machinery, ventilation systems, dishwashing equipment, and high‑traffic meal periods.
  • Chemical & Odor Exposure: Work around cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, degreasers, and strong food odors as part of routine food service and sanitation tasks.
  • Sanitation & Hygiene Requirements: Maintain strict adherence to food safety, personal hygiene, and sanitation standards in accordance with military and health regulations.
  • Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

CW’s Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Overview: CW Resources, a part of CW Group, is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven, high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. We’re proud to offer a wide range of services, from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do, and we continue to work toward a brighter, more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on job‑related factors such as skills, experience, education, and internal equity, in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.

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