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Food Service Worker

Department of the Air Force
Air Combat Command
NAF - Child Development Center

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child Development Center on Holloman AFB, New Mexico.

This position is Flexible (0 guaranteed hours per week). Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday with occasional weekends.

Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. May be required to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$19.08 - $19.08 per hour

NAF Pay Settings Apply

Pay scale & grade
NA 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Intermittent - 0 Guaranteed Hours
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
Not Required
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
26-5CFSYC032413
Control number
879654600

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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The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service within the Child and Youth Services Flight.

The primary duties of this position will include, but are not limited to:

  • Performs a variety of tasks such as preparing fruits, vegetables and meats for cooking and serving, by washing, peeling, cutting, scraping and dicing. Opens cans, makes juice, and prepares simple snacks and sandwiches.
  • Sets up service carts with dishes, flatware, napkins, etc. Arranges food on serving plates/bowls and takes them to rooms on serving carts. Assists other staff in serving family style meals to children, replenishing as necessary.
  • Removes soiled dishes and flatware for washing. Separates food waste and trash. Loads dishes into sanitizer/dishwasher. May hand wash dishes following Environmental Health Standards. Stacks and stores clean dishes.
  • Cleans cooking and service equipment, scares, cleans, scrubs, washes or wipes equipment. Sweeps and mops kitchen floor. Disposes of food waste and trash from kitchen area as well as activity rooms after the lunch meal service.
  • Carries supplies from storeroom, and unloads supply trucks and assists with storing materials.
  • Works cooperatively with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and appropriate meal services.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13031139

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
  • This position has physical lifting requirement 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.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be at least 18 years of age.
  • This position requires the incumbent to meet the 3-year residency requirement to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and network access.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete DoD VLS Essentials in Food Service and ServSafe Training within 6 months of employment

Qualifications

Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman AFB. USAJobs profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico.

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, 09/04/2026

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:

  • Must have experience or training in food serving and preparation and working with special diets and/or food allergies.
  • Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, and for cleaning equipment and work area.
  • Must have to ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
  • 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 Combat Command

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).

Agency contact information

Holloman NAF HR Office
Email
49FSS.NAF.HR@us.af.mil
Address
Holloman Child and Youth Services Flight
49 FSS/FSCN
596 4th Street, Bldg 224, Suite 203
Holloman AFB, NM 88330-8060
US

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