Food Service Worker.

Air Force Materiel Command; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Materiel Command is looking for individuals to perform essential food service duties, including dishwashing and food preparation. This role involves routine manual work in a fast-paced environment with no prior experience necessary. Applicants must meet specific conditions of employment, including U.S. citizenship and a successful background check.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required.
• Ability to lift objects and perform manual tasks.
• Must complete Food Handlers certification.

Responsibilities

• Loads and operates dishwashers, cleans kitchen equipment.
• Sorts, washes, and prepares food items.
• Maintains cleanliness of food service areas.

Skills

Ability to read and understand written material

Ability to follow simple oral instructions

Ability to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines

Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, and bend for long periods

Job description

Duties

Introductory Statement: The purpose of this position is to perform routine manual duties in food service areas or food preparation.

Regular & Recurring Duties And Responsibilities

Loads and operates dishwashers, stores clean dishes, glasses and silverware. Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in dishwashing area.

Operates, breaks down and cleans all electrical equipment for food preparation. Cleans kitchen equipment (e.g., worktables, sinks and refrigerators). Washes tables and counters, vacuums and shampoos carpets. Sweeps and mops kitchen floors, cleans windows, washes walls and cleans and sanitizes trashcans. Removes dishes and trays from tables.

Sorts, washes, peels and cuts fresh fruits and vegetables. Sets up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, condiments and cold menu items (e.g., salad, dessert, bread and cold beverages) on a serving line.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicant reviews will be completed weekly or biweekly during this announcement period.

• This vacancy is subject to closing early if qualified applicants have applied.*
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must be willing to provide proof of status as a U.S. citizen or Non-U.S. National. Must meet specified residency criteria.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
  
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/18/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience

No previous experience is required.

Qualifying Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to read and understand written material and be able to follow simple oral instructions. Ability to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines. Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally over 20 pounds with assistance. Ability to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push and bend for long periods of time.

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.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.