FOOD SERVICE WORKER

United States Department of the Air Force; Mary Esther (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The United States Department of the Air Force is seeking a Food Service Worker for an intermittent position at Hurlburt Field, FL. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, and maintaining sanitation standards. This role offers a pay rate of $19.33 per hour with no guaranteed hours, allowing flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow simple oral and/or written instructions.
• Must have experience or training in food serving and food preparation.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food.

Responsibilities

• Sets up food service counters and serves food cafeteria-style.
• Cleans kitchen and dining area equipment.
• Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving.

Skills

Sanitation standards

Food preparation

Serving food

Job description

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Base pay range

$19.33/hr - $19.33/hr

Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the CDC East and is not guaranteed a set number of hours but can be scheduled 0 - 40 hours per week.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  
  

05/16/2025 to 05/23/2025

• Salary
  
  

$19.33 - $19.33 per hour

This is a Crafts and Trades position. Regular step increases with satisfactory work performance.

• Pay scale & grade
  
  

NA 4

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Location

few vacancies in the following location

• Hurlburt Field, FL
• Remote job
  
  

No

• Telework eligible
  
  

No

• Travel Required
  
  

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  

No

• Appointment type
  
  

Permanent

• Work schedule
  
  

Intermittent

• Service
  
  

Competitive

• Promotion potential
  
  

None

• Job family (Series)
• 7408 Food Service Working
• Supervisory status
  
  

No

• Security clearance
  
  

Not Required

• Drug test
  
  

No

• Position sensitivity and risk
  
  

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process
• Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure
  
  

No

• Bargaining unit status
  
  

Yes

• Announcement number
  
  

25-8JFSYCE845291

• Control number
  
  

837146600

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

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Duties

Sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold foods. Serves food cafeteria-style directly or serves tables family-style by placing dishes of food on tables and replenishing as necessary. Prepares tables and service stands by cleaning and setting up necessary condiments, linens, flatware, and other articles.

Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving by washing, peeling, scraping and dicing. Cuts and shreds lettuce, slices tomatoes, cuts lemons, prepares butter chips, and opens cans. Makes beverages. Portions out food by placing uniform amounts in small serving dishes. Applies portion control methods by using scales and measuring devices to apportion individual items according to standardized recipes. Assembles, labels, and arranges complete recipe items for use by cooks.

Cleans kitchen and dining area equipment. Washes dishes, pots, pans, coffee urns, glasses, and flatware. Operates mechanical dishwasher. Clears and cleans dining tables. Sweeps, mops and waxes floors. Disposes of food wastes and trash. Uses appropriate sanitation techniques when preparing formulas or tube feedings.

Moves heavy garbage cans and assists in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies.

Conducts final checks of food items to ensure completeness, correct temperature, and to verify food items are appropriate for allergies and prescribed diet. Verifies food substitutes for children with allergies to menu items. Prepares alternative food items for identified dietary needs of patrons. Uses computer to record and retrieve menu, recipe, and inventory data and to produce printouts. Incumbent is responsible for independently completing assigned work after initial oral or written instructions when changes or new assignments are made. Uses judgment in recognizing work objectives and in planning and organizing those objectives. Refers questions on new work situations to supervisor. Supervisor spot checks to see that work is done on time and according to instructions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12737293

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has a physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccinations, and be free of all communicable diseases.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers Certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to the position.
• 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 with favorable results.
  
  

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, 05/23/2025

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

Must be able to follow simple oral and/or written instructions; be able to use hand tools for cleaning, and operate simple machines. Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgment in sequencing tasks. Ability to assist in preparation of meals and serving food. Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food and for cleaning work area and equipment. Applicant must have experience or training in food serving and food preparation. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas

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 Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit.
• Union Name American Federation of Government Employees and Local or Chapter Number 1897.
  
  

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• Benefits
  
  

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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• Required Documents
  
  

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Required Documents May Vary Based On The Eligibility You Are Claiming (i.e., Applying As a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, Applying As a Veteran, Applying As a Current Federal Employees, Applying As a Displaced Employee, Etc.,). The Below Document(s) Are Required And MUST Be Submitted With Your Application By The Closing Date Of This Job Announcement:

• Resume
  
  

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
  
  

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

• How to Apply
  
  

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/23/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information

Hurlburt Field NAF HR Office

Email [e-mail]

Address Hurlburt Field Child Development Center

1 SOFSS/FSCN

145 Letourneau Avenue, Suite 145

Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-5000

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

• Fair and Transparent
  
  

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request
  
  

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Required Documents

Required Documents May Vary Based On The Eligibility You Are Claiming (i.e., Applying As a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, Applying As a Veteran, Applying As a Current Federal Employees, Applying As a Displaced Employee, Etc.,). The Below Document(s) Are Required And MUST Be Submitted With Your Application By The Closing Date Of This Job Announcement:

• Resume
  
  

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
  
  

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Help

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/23/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

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Agency contact information

Hurlburt Field NAF HR Office

Email [e-mail]

Address Hurlburt Field Child Development Center

1 SOFSS/FSCN

145 Letourneau Avenue, Suite 145

Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-5000

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request
  
  

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  
  

05/16/2025 to 05/23/2025

• Salary
  
  

$19.33 - $19.33 per hour

This is a Crafts and Trades position. Regular step increases with satisfactory work performance.

• Pay scale & grade
  
  

NA 4

• Location
  
  

few vacancies in the following location

• Hurlburt Field, FL
• Remote job
  
  

No

• Telework eligible
  
  

No

• Travel Required
  
  

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  

No

• Appointment type
  
  

Permanent

• Work schedule
  
  

Intermittent

• Service
  
  

Competitive

• Promotion potential
  
  

None

• Job family (Series)
• 7408 Food Service Working
• Supervisory status
  
  

No

• Security clearance
  
  

Not Required

• Drug test
  
  

No

• Position sensitivity and risk
  
  

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process
• Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure
  
  

No

• Bargaining unit status
  
  

Yes

• Announcement number
  
  

25-8JFSYCE845291

• Control number
  
  

837146600

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/837146600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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