Food Service Worker
Company
Department of the Air Force - Air Force Materiel Command
Location
Arnold AFB, Tennessee
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Lakeside Community Center.
Flexible position meaning no minimum guaranteed hours, work can be 0-40 hours per week depending upon need of facility and no standard benefits
Medium to heavy work with ability to lift, move and carry items up to 40 pounds or greater, prolonged standing
Position works in arena of dining room setting with bar
Duties
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service areas. Serves food cafeteria or dining room style. May set up buffet lines, steam tables, and service stands with hot and cold food items including sandwiches, soups, hot dogs, burgers, baked potatoes, pizza, BBQ, meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter and beverages. Assembles and tosses fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings, serves into standard serving sizes. Makeshot/cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients. May set up dining room tables for service, places food and beverages on tables, and replenishes items as necessary. Set up/clean tables for customers and replenishes condiment items as necessary. Breaks down and cleans area when meals are complete. May operate a full service grill, coffee/espresso bar. Prepares a variety of hot/cold specialty beverages such as cappuccino, brewed coffee, latte, espresso, hot chocolate, tea and other beverages, by selecting the proper ingredients and following set recipes for each individual variation of beverage. Receives payment, or charges to member's account as appropriate. Operates cash register, makes and returns change to patrons. Completes necessary documentation for cash funds accountability. May unload food from delivery trucks. May open and closes facility. Sets up and operates dishwashers, performs preventive maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scours glassware, dishes and utensils as required. Also performs heavy duty cleaning tasks such as coffee machines, ceilings, exhaust hoods, under and behind kitchen equipment, washes floors and walls, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and sanitizes garbage cans. Collects and transfers trash from work area to disposal area. Maintains cleanliness of warehouses, assists in the equipment set up of special functions. Maintains work area in a clean and neat manner. Assists with inventories, identifies items for re-ordering. Trains new employees as needed. Uses a government computer for training requirements, time and attendance and for other job related purposes. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12913751
Requirements
Conditions of employment
This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Pre-employment physical required with ability to lift, move carry items up to 40 pounds or at times greater
Subject to irregular tour of duty to include evenings, nights, weekends and Holidays
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, 03/31/2026
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 be able to follow simple oral instructions, be able to use hand tools for cleaning, and operate simple machines. Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgment in sequencing tasks. Experience preparing coffee beverages for retail sale which includes knowledge of correct proportions and mixtures to use in preparing beverages preferred. Must be able to follow simple recipe cards. Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, and for cleaning equipment and work area. Must be able to communicate with customers and possess skill in dealing with the public. 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.
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.
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03/18/2026
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