Food Service Worker NA-01.

Duties

• Removes dishes and trays from tables after meals.
• Washes tables and counters.
• Prepares food, operates, breaks down, and cleans all equipment assigned to the area for food preparation.
• Clean kitchen equipment such as worktables, sinks and refrigerators.
• Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses, and silverware.
• Loads and operates dishwashers.
• Stores cleaned dishes, glasses, and silverware.
• Performs a variety of routine manual tasks in a kitchen or dining area following established procedures.
• Sets up tableware, condiments, and cold menu items such as salads, desserts, bread, and cold beverages on a serving line or tables.
• Works in compliance with instructions and established practices.
• Identifies and reports obvious hazards, malfunctioning equipment, and any other situations that may impact work operations.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets; sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
• Cleans windows and washes walls.
• Cleans and sanitizes trash cans; disposes of trash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2. to include a medical examination and Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
  • Incumbent must be willing and able to work varying shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Incumbent must be willing and able to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Incumbent must be able to stand and walk frequently, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.
  • Incumbent is responsible to identify and report obvious hazards, malfunctioning equipment, and any other situations that may impact work operations.
  • Work is usually performed indoors in areas that have adequate light and ventilation.
  • Exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, and hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezing units.
  • There is a danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped.

    Qualifications

    • Resumes must be two pages (or less).
    • Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
    • A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following:
    • Knowledge of basic food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards and safe work procedures.
    • The ability to perform routine manual tasks involving few steps, and be able to read and understand written material.
    • Knowledge of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
    • Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and do simple tasks that are easy to learn.
    • Your resume should be clear and specific. You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume.
    • To meet Highly Preferred eligibility, you must meet all Minimum and Highly Preferred Qualifications, and this information must be clearly detailed on your resume.

    Education

    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    Additional Information

    Area of Consideration: This job is open to candidates who are WORLDWIDE. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

    Manual Application Option

    If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form. Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 11:59AM CST on 09/24/2026 to ensure timely processing.

    Important

    Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

    PCS Costs

    Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

    Allowances and Differentials

    • This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system.
    • FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit.
    • Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays.
    • Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
    • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

    Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities

    Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.

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