Food Service Worker

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) assigned to the Child and Youth Services Flight on JBER. Recruitment Incentive of up to $1,500 may be authorized. Employee Child Care Discount is applicable to this position (see Additional Information). Regular Part-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 20 hours to a maximum of 34 hours per week. You are eligible for Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, and more.

Duties

1. Prepares serving bowls and platters with hot and cold foods including meats, vegetables, bread, fruit, milk, juice and water. Deliver the correct amount of prepared food platters, bowls, pitchers, and utensils to classrooms so that family style dining is used. Ensures that all platters, bowls, and pitchers are covered with saran wrap or foil before being taken from the kitchen. 2. Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving by washing, peeling, scraping and dicing. Cuts and shreds lettuce and slices tomatoes and opens cans. May prepare sandwiches, cereal or salads. Pours milk, juices or water in pitchers for meals and snacks served. 3. Performs heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings, exhaust hoods, under and behind kitchen equipment. Cleans equipment in kitchen to include stove, refrigerator, meat slicer, toaster, mixer and steamer. Cleans all counter and tabletops after meal preparation. Collects all dishes and utensils after all meals. Scrapes, soaks, scours or scrubs pots, bowls, and pans. Disposes of food waste and garbage in trash cans. Sweeps and mops up spills on floors. 4. Assists in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies. May go to the commissary to pick up items when cook or laborer is out. 5. Trains with cook in meal preparation. May prepare meals and snack in the absence of cook. Completes kitchen checklist daily. Records temperature of refrigerators daily. May escort public health inspectors into kitchen in the absence of cook or director. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13103211

Qualifications

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,11/11/2026 Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food, and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Must be able to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Must have knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food. Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

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 in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.