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Barista

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
US Naval Academy NAF HR

Summary

The Barista (FSW - Food Service Worker) position is located in the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) 1845 Coffee locations, and other satellite locations, Annapolis, Maryland. The Barista position provides the knowledge, skills, and adaptability necessary to multitask in diverse restaurant, catering, quick service, and café environments.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/29/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 29, 2026
Location
4 vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$19.48 - $19.48 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 2
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-050
Control number
873032000

Duties

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  • Welcomes every guest, offer menu recommendations, and ensure every customer leaves satisfied with their experience. Maintain speed and accuracy during peak hours to ensure minimal wait times.
  • Provide friendly, fast service while accurately entering orders and processing payments via the POS system.
  • Prepare high-quality espresso drinks, teas, and specialty beverages following house recipes and quality standards.
  • Handle, warm up, and serve pastries and light food items according to food safety protocols.
  • Keep the service areas, and guest seating clean, organized, and sanitized throughout the shift.
  • Clean and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and brewers to ensure longevity and flavor quality.
  • Monitor inventory levels and restock milk, beans, and paper goods as needed
  • Other duties may include:
    • Prepares coffee and tea beverages, sandwiches, fruit and vegetable salads, and box lunches.
    • Assists with preparation and execution of catering events, sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food.
  • Position involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling and bending. Frequent light to moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds occurs routinely, sometimes up to 50 pounds. Uses assistance from other coworkers for moving objects weighing more than 20 pounds.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
  • Probationary period: Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
  • Must be able to understand and communicate in English
  • Must complete an Occupational Health screening for this position
  • Participation in Direct Deposit
  • Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Qualifications

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Barista (FSW), NA-7408-02, you must meet the following requirement:
Experience performing the duties of a food service worker, which may include, but are not limited to recording guest orders, explaining menu offerings, basic food and beverage prep, operating Point of Sale (POS) system, etc.

YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:

  1. Customer service experience. Experience as a barista is preferred.
  2. Experience multi-tasking in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
  3. Experience maintaining sanitation standards.
  4. Experience using a POS (Point of Sale) system or Cash Register. POS/Cash Register experience as a barista or server is preferred.
  5. Experience using and cleaning equipment such as espresso machines, grinders, brewers.

Additional information

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

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.

All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and KSA requirements listed in the announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) is an integral part of every midshipman's life, providing a myriad of retail products and services that are an essential part of Academy life. We are a Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Program consisting of twelve departments operating twenty business units across the U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSAA) grounds.

We are extremely proud of the Brigade of Midshipmen and take great pride in their accomplishments as they develop into the next generation of our nation's Navy and Marine Corps leaders.

Agency contact information

US Naval Academy NAF HRO
Email
nabsdjobs@usna.edu
Address
US Naval Academy NAF HRO
181 Wainwright Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
US

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