BARISTA (FOOD SERVICE WORKER)

Air Combat Command; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command at Davis Monthan AFB seeks a hard-working beverage assistant for a Non-appropriated Fund position. You will prepare specialty beverages, operate a commercial espresso machine, and tailor drinks to customer requests in a fast-paced setting.

This on-site role involves heavy lifting up to 40 pounds, continuous standing, cleaning, stocking, and basic cash handling. Flexible schedule with no benefits; open to applicants under Public path.

Qualifications

• Prepares specialty beverages following established recipes.
• Operates a commercial espresso machine and grinds coffee.
• Provides non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages as requested.
• Performs cleaning, stocking, and basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specialty beverages in a free-standing coffee operation.
• Adjusts grind, dose, and tamp to achieve desired extraction.
• Serves beverages and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Sets up/cleans tables, stocks condiments, and maintains cleanliness.
• Manages stock, assists with inventories, and cash accountability.

Skills

Espresso machine operation

Coffee preparation

Customer service

Inventory management

Cash handling

Tools

Commercial espresso machine

Dishwasher

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Community Center at Davis Monthan AFB. This position is Flexible and does not include benefits. Heavy lifting up to 40 pounds, continuous standing, bending, stooping and reaching for long periods of time.

Key Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Prepares specialty beverages in a free-standing specialty coffee operation. Operates a commercial grade espresso machine. Grinds fresh coffee beans. Prepares beverage by adjusting the grind of the beans, dosing the amount of coffee to be used, tamps down the ground coffee in the basket and obtains the desired extraction. Completes non-alcoholic specialty beverages according to customer requests and established recipes.

Drinks included by may not be limited to cappuccinos, brewed coffees, lattes, espressos, hot chocolate, frappuccinos, etc. Must select proper ingredients and adjust recipes for customers if requested. Serves other mixed (non- alcoholic) beverages such as iced coffees, fruit drinks, smoothies and more by selecting proper ingredients and following recipes. Serves alcoholic beverages such as beer upon request.

Sets up/cleans tables for customers and replenish condiment items and stocks as necessary. Sets up and operates dishwasher, performs preventative maintenance and cleaning, scrapes, soaks, scours glassware, dishes and utensils as required. Also performs heavy duty cleaning tasks as required such as, coffee machines, ceilings, under and behind equipment, refrigerators, washes floors and walls, sanitizes garbage cans and etc. May unload and organize stock from delivery truck.

Collects/transfers trash from work area to disposal area. Assists with inventories, identifies items for re-ordering. May be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability. Incumbent is responsible for independently completing work as scheduled after initial oral or written instructions or when changes or new assignments are made.

Supervisor provides guidance and evaluates work performance and is available to answer questions and resolve customer dissatisfactions. Supervisor periodically checks to see that work is done on time and according with instructions. Work is evaluated on ability to carry out supervisor's instructions concerning work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines.5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Combat Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.59 – $19.59/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.