Food Service Worker

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Donna Head Child Development Center-Annex, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does include benefits. USAFA Commissary Privileges Recruiting Incentive Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position: 1st Child - 100% Free Childcare 2nd Child - 37% Employee Discount Learn more about this agency Duties Sets up carts with proper amount and appropriate size of spoons, forks, plates, bowls, plastic drinking glasses and serving utensils, and replenishes items as needed. Set up carts with appropriate serving portions of hot and cold food items including meats, vegetables, fruits, bread and beverages. Continually cleans and sanitize work area. Sets up and operates dishwashing sinks and dishwashers, performs preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Scrapes, soaks, scours and scrubs bowls pots and pans. Also performs heavy duty cleaning task such as exhaust hoods, under and behind kitchen appliances and equipment, sweeps and mops floors, washes down walls, walk-in refrigerator and freezer, sanitizes trash cans. May rotate, label and shelve incoming supplies. Collects and transfers trash from work area to disposal area. Performs other related duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager or Supervisor. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12957410 Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. This position has physical lifting requirement up to 40 pounds which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical. This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. This position requires the incumbent to provide a record of immunizations. 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, 05/29/2026 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: Be at least 18 years of age. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Read, speak and write English. Maintain current immunizations and be physically and behaviorally capable of performing the duties of the job. 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. Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, and for cleaning equipment and work area. Must be physically 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 obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. Completion of SCHRC checks a successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 level) is required. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 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. 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. 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. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits Review our benefits