Porter-Portsmouth, VA - Enjoy a rewarding and challenging position with a nonprofit organization that has been helping educate, train and provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities since 1955. Eggleston has been providing Food Service Workers for the military in the Tidewater since 1990. We are currently seeking applicants for a part time porter position in the food service area of Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth to work Sunday through Saturday 5:00am-12:00pm and be available to work a rotating, flexible schedule, including holidays. Position must be filled by an individual with a documented disability.
Essential duties include; keeping all food services areas clean in a hospital galley; emptying trash; sweeping and mopping floors; washing dishes; cleaning all kitchen areas; assisting with assembling food trays or replenishing food line; delivering or retrieving carts; following all procedures and safety regulations; and working as a team member with others to ensure efficient program operation.
Qualified applicants must have the ability to work a flexible work schedule to include working rotating weekends and holidays and physical stamina to work in a commercial kitchen that is susceptible to prolonged periods of high temperatures. Must be a team player and get along well with co-workers, have the ability to multi task, and follow Supervisor’s directions. Must be able to stand and walk for duration of the shift; must be able to lift 50 lbs; must be able to communicate, read English (including reading MSDS sheets), count, and tell time; must be physically able to sweep and mop; must be able to operate a commercial dish washing machine and floor scrubbing machine with training; and be able to use cleaning chemicals in order to clean including restrooms. Be able to tolerate high temperatures typically found in kitchen environments. Must provide documentation of a disability. Must be able to pass security background clearance investigation for access to military installation as well as pre-employment drug screening.
Benefit package available. Interested applicants should click here to apply on line. Documentation of a disability must be provided with the application.
E.O.E. M/F/Disabled/Vet/Affirmative Action Employer -does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, and membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, protected veteran status or other non-merit factor.
Position will remain open until filled.