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Food Service Worker Barista & Server

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
US Naval Academy NAF HRO
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Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide both the flexibility and the knowledge to multitask in a restaurant and/or catering atmosphere as a Food Service Worker. This position is located at The Naval Academy Club and 1845 Coffee, and also at satellite locations as needed.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
06/23/2025 to 07/10/2025
Salary
$19.28 to - $19.28 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 2
Location
6 vacancies in the following location:
Naval Academy, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
25-017c
Control number
839264300

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Clarification from the agency

US Citizenship is required in order to obtain the necessary Tier 3 Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance.

Duties

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and makes coffee and tea beverages, stocks merchandise, pastries, and grab and go items. May unload food from delivery trucks and place in correct location.
- Serves food to diners in a professional, sanitary, service oriented and friendly manner. Every interaction with customers will emphasize a positive customer service experience in every dining visit from point of entry until leaving the restaurant.
- Performs tasks with several steps such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages.
- Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads such as: fresh fruit, tossed green, and lettuce wedges. Serves food in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in containers or glasses in prescribed quantities.
- Prepares and makes sandwiches, and other items that are on the restaurant menu. Packs box lunches and assists with preparation and execution of catering events.
- 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.

Other Duties may include:
- May move heavy garbage cans and place trash in proper receptacles. Ability to clean any equipment or facility located in the food service area and dining room. Ability to fill out proper paperwork needed for cash register and accountability.
- Washing dishes, pots, pans, glasses, and silverware. Operates dishwasher. Maintains water and detergent levels in dishwasher; removes strainer pans, inspection doors, etc., for proper cleaning of dishwasher, inside and out; removes calcium deposits as required; and restores room to orderliness.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must 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
  • Probationary period: Full Time and Part Time employees serve a one-year probationary period. Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
  • Must be able to understand and communicate in English

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) for this position are as follows:
**Responses must be included on the KSA portion of the online application**
1. Incumbent must possess a minimum of 6 months of customer service experience working in a food and/or beverage establishment. Experience as a barista, bartender, or server preferred.
2. Experience functioning in a fast-paced restaurant or catering environment, under short time constraints, and within established deadlines.
3. Experience in maintaining a clean, professional environment and delivering excellent customer service during high volume periods without compromising quality or service.
4. Experience stocking merchandise and consumables, including pastries, grab-and-go items, and disposables such as straws, lids, and napkins.

Additional information

Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Please be advised that applications received after Noon on the closing date listed above will not be considered.

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of said requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. All selections are contingent on obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.

We are an E-Verify participant. Please be informed that applicants will be required to submit a federal government background check.

As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in direct deposit as specified in the negotiated agreement.

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
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 are 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

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