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Department of the Air Force
Air Mobility Command
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Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR - Strike Zone Bowling Center.

This position is flexible and is guaranteed 0 hours but can be scheduled up to 40 hours

Physical Effort: Continual standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighting up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighting over 40 pounds with assistance.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
11/26/2025 to 12/03/2025
Salary
$19.38 to - $22.61 per hour

New federal employees will start at step 1: $19.38

Pay scale & grade
NA 4
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Little Rock AFB, AR
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent
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
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-5FFSWB037749
Control number
851064000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

A Resume is always required! Other Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,) Please see Required Documents section below. USAJOBS Help Center - Unique Hiring Paths is also helpful information.

Duties

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Cooking Tasks:

  • Prepares and cooks simple items requiring little or no processing (e.g., pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, fresh or canned vegetables).

  • Cooks hot cereals and broiled meats.

  • Prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies.

  • Makes cold sandwich fillings.

  • Prepares convenience foods like frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets.

  • Some cooks at this level also prepare and bake pizza.

Food Preparation:

  • Peels, chops, grinds, pares, cuts, slices, dices, purees, dredges, flours, or breads ingredients.

  • Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular menu items.

  • Sets up and replenishes salad bar.

  • Portions food for distribution and meal service.

  • Covers, dates, and stores leftovers following established procedures.

  • Washes and cleans equipment.



If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12841367

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen OR a non-U.S. citizen with 3+ years of U.S. residency.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
  • Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

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, 12/03/2025

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

Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, characteristics of various foods, and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required.

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.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
  • 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.

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.

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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