Food Service Worker Leader Barista (Club)

Summary About the position: The purpose of this position is to mix and serve lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, Americanos, and assorted other beverages the general public may order off the menu. This position is located at Misawa Collocated Club, 35th Force Support Squadron, Misawa AB Japan. This is a Flexible category position; guaranteed 0 hours per week but may work up to 40 hours per week depending on the needs of the facility. Military Spouse Preference IS NOT lost if selected for this position. Learn more about this agency Duties Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relay instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets work started and sets the pace; demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures worksite materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security, safety, and housekeeping rules. Operates full service Espresso Bar. Prepares a wide range of drinks including but not limited to lattes, espressos, Americanos, and cappuccinos by selecting the proper grind of the coffee shot and following set recipes for each individual variation of drink. Performs preventive maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scours glassware, dishes and utensils as required. Also performs heavy duty cleaning tasks as required such as: coffee machines, ceilings, under and behind equipment, refrigerators, washes floors and walls, sanitizes garbage cans. Collects and transfers trash from work area to disposal area. May unload stock from delivery trucks. Must be able to follow basic cappuccino requirement of each type drink but not limited to preheating the portafilter, knowing the difference in grinds of coffee, knowing how long should a shot take to brew into cup, preheating the cup, how to "pull" and "tamp" into the portafilter, difference in frothing and steaming milk, and able to know difference and relay information to customers on the differences in drink choices. Assures patron satisfaction by resolving complaints and customer problems; elevates unresolved employee complaints or operational issues to supervisor. Performs full range of cash accountability to include responsibility for issue, receipt, and control of cash boxes. Performs the same kind of work as subordinates; prepares orders; collects money, rings sales on cash register and makes change. Completes inventories, identifies items and prepares necessary forms for re-ordering. Scheduled tour of duty will require evenings, weekends, and holiday work hours. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12928962 Requirements Conditions of employment US Legal Residents must have physically lived in the United States (US) for a minimum of 3 years. Must possess and maintain a valid regular or official passport. This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. 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, 04/12/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in and/or around Misawa AB, Japan. All applicants must possess a social security number and valid passport. All applicants MUST be eligible to meet local immigration requirements. Business Based ActionFamily Member PreferenceMilitary Spouse PreferenceOutside Applicant VeteranSpouse/Widow/Parent of VeteranTransition Hiring PreferenceIn 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 progressively responsible experience that demonstrates knowledge of coffee shop/Bistro operations. Progressively responsible experience in clerical duties in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit, custody, or other processing of cash items is required. Must be familiar with sales operations. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to provide work direction to other employees. Must have skill in dealing with the public. Knowledge of fire, safety, and health regulations is desirable. Condition(s) of Employment: Must be able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background check. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. **Non-U.S. Citizens must have resided physically in the United States or U.S. Territory for at least 3 years prior to employment.** 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. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. 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