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Food Service Worker

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
CNRSE NAS Jacksonville N922
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Summary

This position is located at Dewey's, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL. The purpose of this position is to provide food and beverage service for catered functions, conferences and/or special events.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
11/06/2025 to 11/19/2025
Salary
$17.19 to - $20.05 per hour

Pay range $17.19 to $ 20.05 applies only for current Craft and Trade employees, for non-current CT employees the rate of pay is $17.19 (STEP 1)

Pay scale & grade
NA 1
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Flexible Schedule (0-40 Hours Per Week)
Work schedule
Intermittent - FLEX with No Benefits
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
1
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
JAX-26-12830747
Control number
849643400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Preference will be given to qualified Military Spouses relocating under PCS order. This position is open to applicants currently located in the local commuting area.

Duties

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General (Duties include but are not limited to):

  • Secures clean linen, glassware, and silverware and sets assigned tables spreading clean linens and placing glasses, condiment holders, silverware and table decorations on table.
  • Prepares side tables with other necessary items that may be required during the course of the meal.
  • Works according to rigid time schedule securing food and/or beverage from kitchen or bar area.
  • Serves meal or beverage, placing dishes by course in front of each quest. During the course of the meal, continues to monitor the guests needs, refilling beverages and providing additional items as requested to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Upon completion of meal, removes soiled dishes, glasses and silverware.
  • Takes orders for alcohol, answers questions regarding beverage choices available, gives order to bartender, and delivers to customer.
  • May be required to receive payments, operate cash register, make and return change to the guest directly. At end of shift, completes the Daily Activity Report (DAR), verifying the amount of money collected and drops the cashier bag into the drop safe.
  • Performs basic cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping and vacuuming to maintain a constant and clean working area. Ensures all current sanitation requirements are followed and maintained.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
  • A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Requires C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively) trained, hold an Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid certification and hold a current Food Handler certification OR be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days.
  • Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderate heavy items up to 50 pounds.
  • Hours of work vary to include possible late evenings, weekends and holidays to cover all operational hours and special events.
  • Work is primarily performed indoors in a club/bar setting but may be performed outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
  • Must currently reside within 50-mile radius of NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212 or be a relocating spouse with submission of orders.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Understanding of basic food handling techniques.
  • Ability to follow oral instructions and perform routine manual tasks involving few steps.
  • Must have an understanding of hygiene standards and simple food handling techniques such as wearing a hairnet, washing hands before cleaning food, and not touching rims of cups.
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions and material such as schedules, menus, recipes.
  • Must have the ability to work safely by moving cars without hitting things, stacking dishes without mishaps, and wiping up spilled foods and liquids to prevent falls.
  • Knowledge of basic arithmetic may be necessary.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  • NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
  • Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Social Security Card is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
  • A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

Required:
No minimum experience or education requirements

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
  • Stability of Federal Civilian Service
  • People with passion for doing work that matters
  • Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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 experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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