Clarification from the agency

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

• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager or Supervisor.

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 be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
• This position requires the incumbent to provide a record of immunizations.

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, 05/29/2026

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:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Read, speak and write English.
• Maintain current immunizations and be physically and behaviorally capable of performing the duties of the job.
• 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 physically able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
• Completion of SCHRC checks a successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 level) is required.

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.