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FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command
14 FSS/FSWC- EVENT CENTER

Summary


About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Columbus AFB Event Center.

The purpose of this position is to perform routine manual duties in food preparation or food service areas.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/24/2026 to 05/04/2026
Salary
$17.19 - $20.05 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 1
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Columbus AFB, MS
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Intermittent
Work schedule
Intermittent - This is a Flexible position. 0 guaranteed hours, but may work up to 40 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
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26APR8GBARNUMT280665
Control number
866676500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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

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Duties

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Regular & Recurring Duties and Responsibilities:Sets up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, condiments and cold menu items (e.g., salad, dessert, bread and cold beverages) on a serving line. Removes dishes and trays from tables.Operates, breaks down and cleans all electrical equipment for food preparation. Cleans kitchen equipment (e.g., worktables, sinks and refrigerators). Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in dishwashing area. Loads and operates dishwashers, stores clean dishes, glasses and silverware. Washes tables and counters, vacuums and shampoos carpets. Sweeps and mops kitchen floors, cleans windows, washes walls and cleans and sanitizes trashcans.Sorts, washes, peels and cuts fresh fruits and vegetables. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12946798

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

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, 05/04/2026

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:No previous experience is required.
Qualifying Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Ability to read and understand written material and be able to follow simple oral instructions. Ability to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines.
  • Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally over 20 pounds with assistance. Ability to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push and bend for long periods of time.
  • Conditions of Employment: Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
  • Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.
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.
EVALUATING FACTORS:
Skill
and Knowledge: Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions and do simple tasks that are easily learned. A certain degree of manual skill is required in moving carts and in operating kitchen equipment. Must know simple food handling techniques to meet sanitation and safety standards. Responsibility: Supervisor provides specific instructions for new tasks, after which incumbent independently completes duties in the same way each time. The supervisor can readily observe whether the work is performed properly. Physical Effort: Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted, occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing more than 20 pounds with assistance. Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending is required. Working Conditions: Uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity are created by steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing. Area is usually noisy and there is danger of slipping on wet floors or where food or beverage has been dropped. Exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezer units.
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 not allow for education substitution.

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

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
  • 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.
  • Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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.

Air Education and Training Command

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).
Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB) has been a presence in Columbus, MS since 1941, originally named Kaye Field. Currently, CAFB is home to the 14th Flying Training Wing, part of the Air Education and Training Command. CAFB is where one-third of all U.S Air Force Pilots receive their undergraduate pilot training in the T-6 Texan II, the T-38C Talon, and the T-1A Jayhawk aircrafts. The NAF workforce at CAFB is growing every day. We provide services to active-duty military, retirees, civilian patrons, and their families. Get ready to experience southern charm and hospitality, as Columbus, Mississippi is known as "The Friendly City". CAFB is located in Northeast Mississippi near the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. From the bright and sunny summers to moderate winters, everyone can enjoy a wide range of activities year-round. We are the home to Mississippi University for Women, which has many sporting, theatre, and music events throughout the year, not to mention the #1 Nursing Program in the nation. Don't feel like staying local? Not a problem - CAFB is within easy driving distance of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Birmingham, Atlanta, Memphis, and Nashville! Additionally, there are several other universities in the commuting area, including Mississippi State University and the University of Alabama - so come watch some of the best football the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has to offer.

Agency contact information

Columbus NAF HR Office
Email
14FSS.NAFHRO@us.af.mil
Address
Columbus Community Services Flight
14 FSS/FSCN
495 Harpe Blvd., Ste 195
Columbus AFB, MS 39710-6010
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