Mess Attendant

Set up dining areas, serving lines, and beverage stations before meal service. Serve food portions to personnel in a courteous, regulation-compliant manner. Maintain galley cleanliness by wiping counters, sanitizing surfaces, and operating dishwashing machines. Wash pots, pans, utensils, and food-service equipment manually. Collect, sort, and dispose of waste, recyclables, and food scraps per sanitation standards. Sweep, mop, and maintain floors in the galley, scullery, and dining areas. Restock serving lines, dining supplies, utensils, napkins, and beverage stations throughout meal periods. 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.