Food Service Worker NA-01

U.S. Army MWR; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid personal time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

A military family support organization located in Fort Riley is seeking candidates for kitchen-related tasks, including food preparation and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. Applicants must be willing to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, and have the ability to lift up to 20 pounds. This position offers eligibility for benefits including health insurance and retirement plans after meeting employment criteria.

Qualifications

• Must have Direct Deposit and Social Security Card.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual tasks in a kitchen or dining area.
• Set up dining items like glasses, silverware, and food.
• Prepare food by sorting, washing, and cutting vegetables.
• Load and operate dishwashers and clean kitchen areas.
• Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions

Job description

Overview

Position located at Fort Riley, Kansas. DFMWR provides family support activities and services, social, fitness, and recreational activities that enhance community life, foster Soldier and unit readiness, and promote mental and physical fitness. The role includes wellness programs that directly support readiness and resiliency.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine manual tasks in a kitchen or dining area following established procedures.
• Sets up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, condiments, and cold menu items such as salads, desserts, bread, and cold beverages on a serving line or tables. Removes dishes and trays from tables after meals. Washes tables and counters.
• Prepares food by sorting, washing, peeling, and cutting fresh fruit and vegetables. Operates, breaks down, and cleans all equipment assigned to the area for food preparation.
• Loads and operates dishwashers. Stores cleaned dishes, glasses, and silverware. Vacuums and shampoos carpets; sweeps and mops kitchen floors. Cleans windows and washes walls. Cleans and sanitizes trash cans; disposes of trash.
• Must have the ability to do basic math. 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.
• Complete an employment verification (E‑Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre‑employment checks in accordance with AR 215‑3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and perform simple tasks.

Area of Consideration

• Open to candidates worldwide, including Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates.

Application Process

Submit electronically via USAJOBS (Announcement number O2NAFEM‑26‑12895933) by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/27/2026. Include a resume of two pages or less, cover letter, and any required documents. Phone, email, or mail submission is not accepted.

For paper applications, contact the NAF HR Office Fort Riley to request a form. Submit the completed application, resume, and required documents no later than 2 PM on 04/27/2026.

Benefits

Eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays for regular full‑time and part‑time employees. Flexible employees may also have access to NAF 401(k) and health insurance. Additional benefits and resources are available through the NAF benefit program.

Contact Information

NAF HR Office Fort Riley
[e-mail]
EM‑NAF‑W0VMAA, US ARMY GARRISON FORT RILEY HQ, Fort Riley, KS 66442, US