FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Description:

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Bowling Center at Columbus AFB Columbus, Mississippi.

The purpose of this position is to perform routine manual duties in food preparation or food service areas.

Requirements:

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, 12/31/2025

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:
Qualifying Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to read and understand written material and be able to follow simple oral instructions. Ability to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines.
• Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally over 20 pounds with assistance. Ability to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push and bend for long periods of time.
• Conditions of Employment: Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
• Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.

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.
EVALUATING FACTORS:
Skill and Knowledge: Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions and do simple tasks that are easily learned. A certain degree of manual skill is required in moving carts and in operating kitchen equipment. Must know simple food handling techniques to meet sanitation and safety standards. Responsibility : Supervisor provides specific instructions for new tasks, after which incumbent independently completes duties in the same way each time. The supervisor can readily observe whether the work is performed properly. Physical Effort: Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted, occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing more than 20 pounds with assistance. Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending is required. Working Conditions: Uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity are created by steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing. Area is usually noisy and there is danger of slipping on wet floors or where food or beverage has been dropped. Exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezer units. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: