Food Service Worker NA-02.

USAJOBS; Rock Island (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Food Service Worker, where you will play a vital role in ensuring a smooth dining experience. This position involves setting up cafeteria lines, serving food, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. You'll be part of a team that values attention to detail and adherence to safety standards. If you have a knack for following instructions and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this role offers a great opportunity to contribute to a vital service while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. Apply today to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• Proficient in using hand tools for cleaning and operating machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform various tasks in a kitchen or dining area following established procedures.
• Set up cafeteria lines and serve food in proper proportions.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and dining areas.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Use of hand tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.00/yr - $20.77/yr

Duties

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Serves food by order and proper proportion. Breaks down and cleans tables and area when the meal is finished and returns dishes and food to the kitchen area. Brews coffee according to the number of servings required.
4. Assembles or tosses fresh fruit and green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes. Makes cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients. Washes tables and counters.
5. Operates, breaks down, and cleans all equipment assigned to the area for food preparation. Cleans kitchen equipment such as worktables, sinks, and refrigerators. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are 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.
• 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.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2, including a medical examination.
• Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.

Qualifications

Standard Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions, and be able to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines.

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Initial Cut-Off Date: Applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, May 19, 2025. Applications received by this date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Additional referrals may occur as vacancies become available.

Area of Consideration: The vacancy is open to candidates within a 50-mile radius of Rock Island, Illinois, including Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) candidates.

Manual Applications: If unable to apply online, contact the NAF Human Resources Office for a manual application form. All completed forms must be received by 3:00 pm EST on 06/02/2025.

PCS Costs: PCS costs are not authorized for this position.

FWS Allowances and Differentials: This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position. Overtime is available for hours exceeding 8 per day or 40 per week.

Incentives and Bonuses: No incentives will be paid.

Overseas Allowances: No foreign overseas allowances or COLA will be paid.

For more applicant information, view our Applicant Information Kit.

Additional referrals may be made for up to 90 days after the closing date. Applications are valid for 90 days after submission. Working for Army NAF offers various benefits and career opportunities.