Food Service Worker (Barista)

Air Combat Command; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Air Combat Command on Langley Air Force Base, VA is seeking staff for off-site coffee operations. This on-site role involves preparing beverages and simple foods, handling cash, and maintaining a clean work area.

The position offers flexible hours ranging from 0 to 40 per week and requires physical stamina for lifting and long periods of standing. The role includes setup, stocking, and inventory tasks, with opening/closing procedures and adherence to food service standards in a high-temperature

Qualifications

• Experience in food service operations.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to work in hot, humid environments and noisy area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages such as cappuccinos, coffee, lattes, espresso, hot chocolate, frappes.
• Prepare and serve simple hot/cold menu items (pastries, sandwiches, pizzas).
• Handle payments, operate cash register, and provide change.

Skills

Cash handling

Food service

Inventory control

Cleaning

Tools

Cash register

Job description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Coffee kiosks on Langley Air Force Base, VA. This position is guaranteed 0 hours per week but can be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service areas.

Key Responsibilities

Operates off-site coffee operation. Prepares a limited variety of hot and cold beverages such as cappuccinos, brewed coffee, lattes, espresso, hot chocolate, frappes, etc. by selecting proper, pre-measured ingredients. Prepares and serves simple hot and cold menu items such as soda, juice, prepackaged pastries, bagels and muffins, prepackaged breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwiches, sandwiches, pizzas, etc.

Receives payment, operates cash register, makes and returns change to patrons. Sets up work area for operation. Maintains work area in a neat and clean manner. Sets up/ cleans tables for customers and replenishes condiment items as necessary. Sets up and operates dishwashers, performs preventive maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scours glassware, dishes and utensils as required. Scrapes, soaks, scours and scrubs bowls, pots and pans.

Also performs heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings, exhaust hoods, under and behind kitchen equipment, washes floors and walls, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, sanitizes garbage cans. Unloads food and supplies from delivery trucks and stores appropriately and neatly. Collects and transfers trash from work area to disposal area. Assists with set up and replenishment of stock/supplies, informing the Langley Club Manager of items that need to be ordered.

Assists with inventory and responsible for maintaining accountability. Prepares documentation for cash accountability. Accomplishes opening and/or closing procedures to include appropriate financial paperwork. Physical Effort: Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending. May be required to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment.

Working Conditions: Uncomfortably high temperature and humidity are created by steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing. Area is usually noisy and there is a danger of slipping on wet floors where food or beverage has been dropped. Exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezer units.

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.

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 $18.4 – $18.4/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government