Summary
This position is located at Natick Soldier Service Center in Natick, Massachusetts. Army NAF Pay setting rules apply to this vacancy.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
Public eligibility
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
Duties
- Performs a variety of tasks having several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations in a kitchen or dining area following established procedures.
- Sets up cafeteria lines, steam-tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages; replenishes as necessary.
- Serves food by order and proper proportion.
- Makes cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients.
- Cleans kitchen equipment such as worktables, sinks and refrigerators and sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
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.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3.
- An employer referred pre-employment physical examination is required.
- Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
- Must be physically able to lift, carry, push, pull items up to 40lbs.
- Must be physically able to stand and walk on a continuous basis.
- Must be physically able to stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend.
- Must be physically able to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment.
- Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
Qualifications
- Resumes must be two pages (or less).
- Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
Qualified Candidates Will Possess The Following
- Ability to understand and follow simple instructions, and be able to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information - Area of Consideration
- This job is open to candidates who are within the Local / Surrounding Commuting Area. NOTE: Local / Surrounding Commuting area defines as within 50 miles of "Natick". (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.
PCS Costs
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Allowances and Differentials
- This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. This is NOT a regularly scheduled Flexible position as it has no guaranteed hours. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours fall after 3:00 PM.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities
- After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Termination of Spouse Employment Preference
- Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
Discover Your Path to Success
- Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
- Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
- Click this URL to view the kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.
As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
Required Documents
- Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
- https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
- Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
- Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
- USAJOBS Two-Page Resume Webinar: This resource is a valuable tool for job seekers. This webinar is 44 minutes long and covers the following topics:
- How to create a resume within the two-page limit
- Understand essential resume elements for federal applications
- Create a resume that communicates your qualifications and gets you noticed
- Upload or build a resume on USAJOBS and make it searchable by federal recruiters
- Demonstration of the USAJOBS website, the events page, and will go the over key elements of the job seeker profile
- Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vVE62plAxw
Expedite Your Hiring
- To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
Other Accepted Documents
- Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- DA Form 3434
- PCS Orders
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Agency contact information
Fort Drum NAF HR Office
Phone (315) 775-8875 Email usarmy.drum.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf@army.mil Address DB-NAF-W038AA US ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Drum, NY 13602
US
We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application!