New 
Food & Retail Specialist (Vessel) - Cape May Lewes Ferry
 Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) | |
 United States, New Jersey, Cape May | |
 May 02, 2026 | |
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FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST
(Vessel) Location: Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Cape May, NJ Rate: $22.25 ($46,295 annualized) Opening Date: May 1, 2026 Closing Date: May 15, 2026 I. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for performing a wide variety of food service and retail functions required in the daily operation of food and retail department. The work consists of food and beverage preparation, requisition of supplies and operation and cleaning of all equipment within the food service and table seating areas. All employees in this position must wear appropriate uniforms. Employees must be familiar with and comply with Delaware and New Jersey liquor rules and regulations, FDA requirements (pertaining to the ferry operation), as well as State Board of Health regulations regarding employee health, cleanliness, clothing and practices as well as food care preparation, storage, protection, display and service. The employee is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Cooks and prepares a wide variety of foods/beverages and menu items (with or without recipes) * Receives and stocks supplies, in accordance with established par stocking levels, maintaining adequate food, retail and beverage stock at all locations * Operates a point-of-sale system cash register as well as operates and maintains, in good working order, all kitchen equipment including turbo chef, hot tables, ovens, slicer, deep fryer, coffee machine and soda dispenser * Cleans all kitchen/galley and/or bar areas and equipment, tables, counters and seating areas and operates dish machine (as applies to the production kitchen) * Responsible for following established safety practices while performing duties to protect self, co-workers, and the public from injury, illness, and minimizing damage to Authority property * Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory/management personnel. , * May act as supervisor in the absence of Food Service Supervisor and may perform bar operations to include bartending in this capacity. Supervisory/management personnel are prohibited from accepting or receiving tips while functioning in a bartending capacity. * Provides the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers by responding in a courteous and efficient manner III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Knowledge of food, retail and/or bar preparation and presentation and the ability to follow prepared recipes and master simple techniques of food and/or beverage preparation and operate all food service equipment, appliances and utensils * Knowledge of Delaware and/or New Jersey State Board of Health regulations for food service, as well as FDA regulations for the vessels * Ability to operate cash register and make change, possessing basic mathematical skills, as well as the ability to keep records and maintain inventory and supplies at prescribed levels * Ability to successfully communicate and respond to patrons/employees and vendors * Ability to service guests in a friendly manner even in difficult situations IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience * One (1) year of experience in food service, three (3) years preferred * Supervisory experience in a food service operation is preferred V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES * Valid driver's license * Obtain Delaware Alcohol Server Certification within thirty (30) days of employment * US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential and Transportation Worker Identification Credential and ServSafe Certification are required within six (6) months of hire. VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Subject to a background investigation including credit and pre-employment physical including drug test * Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution to receive their bi-weekly pay * Must adapt to irregular working hours, work tempo and different tasks * Must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operations of this facility If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at www.drba.net. In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed application. | |