Summary
This position is located at the Java Cafe, Landstuhl.
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Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than the host nation and possess a valid green card and US Social Security Number (SSN).
Conditions of employment
- Incumbents are subject to an irregular schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A probation period of one year may be required.
- Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
- Physical Effort: Frequently lifts and moves items weighing up to 40. Requires constantly standing, stooping, bending, walking and reaching.
- Working Conditions: Work is normally performed inside with adequate lighting and heat. Care is required to avoid serious injury in food preparation and storage areas.
- This is a mixed job, designed specifically for smaller NAF activities that require flexibility in employee work assignments. Employees assigned to this position perform all of the assigned duties on a regular and continuing basis.
Qualifications
Candidates must:
1. Must meet state/local age requirements for the serving of alcoholic beverage at the time of appointment.
2. Be able to lift and carry weights up to 20 pounds.
3. Possess math skills necessary to calculate patron bills and take inventory.
4. Skill in mixing and serving alcoholic and/or nonalcoholic beverages.
Skill and Knowledge:
- Able to work alone.
- Know the proper use of special cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
- Know simple food handling techniques.
- Able to work safely.
- Able to serve uniform individual portions and avoid distractions when several guests ask for different items at the same time.
- Able to use simple arithmetic.
RESPONSIBILITY:
- Receives verbal and written assignments.
- Is expected to work as scheduled and to know what steps are needed to complete the work.
- Accomplishes work on own initiative.
- Work is evaluated for accuracy, promptness and good customer relations.
Working Conditions: Work is normally performed inside with adequate lighting and heat. Care is required to avoid serious injury in food preparation and storage areas.
NOTE: This is a mixed job, designed specifically for smaller NAF activities that require flexibility in employee work assignments. Employees assigned to this position perform all of the assigned duties on a regular and continuing basis.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area of Consideration:
- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is the local commuting area which is defined as within 100 km of Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) and Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Manual Applications:
- If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than noon 12PM on 07/01/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs:
- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- Allowances, differentials, or incentives are not authorized.
- Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information please contact jake.r.hyndman.naf@army.mil
- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here
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Other:
- THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
- Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
Overseas Employment Eligibility
- U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
- In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
- NAF Preference - Family Member Preference (OCONUS ONLY)
- NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
- NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
- NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)
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The following documents must be submitted with your application:
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA 3433
- Transition Assistance (TA) Card
- PCS Orders
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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