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Food Service Worker

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Force Academy
Air Force Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF)
This job announcement has closed

Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Child Development Center, Air Force Academy, Colorado.

  • This position does include benefits.
  • This position requires continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending.
  • Working conditions for this position include uncomfortably high temperature and humidity from steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/02/2023 to 10/10/2023
Salary
$16.96 to - $16.96 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 2
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Air Force Academy, CO
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Regular - guaranteed minimum 35 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
23-6WFSYC996445SR
Control number
723309100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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  • Sets up carts with proper amount and appropriate size of spoons, forks, plates, bowls, plastic drinking glasses and serving utensils, and replenishes items as needed.
  • Set up carts with appropriate serving portions of hot and cold food items including meats, vegetables, fruits, bread and beverages.
  • Continually cleans and sanitize work area.
  • Sets up and operates dishwashing sinks and dishwashers, performs preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
  • Scrapes, soaks, scours and scrubs bowls pots and pans.
  • Also performs heavy duty cleaning task such as exhaust hoods, under and behind kitchen appliances and equipment.
  • Sweeps and mops floors, washes down walls, walk-in refrigerator and freezer, sanitizes trash cans.
  • May rotate, label and shelve incoming supplies.
  • Collects and transfers trash from work area to disposal area.
  • Incumbent will be exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, slippery floors, hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezer units.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager or Supervisor.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11951400

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position has physical lifting requirement up to 40 pounds which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.

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, 10/10/2023

  • Business Based Action
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
  • Must be able to follow simple oral 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.
  • Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, and for cleaning equipment and work area.
  • Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training
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 allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

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

  • Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct care staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.
  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be able to read, speak, and write English.
  • 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 USAFA Academy and Local 1867 or Chapter Name 71.

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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