FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child Development Center, JB Lindsey Graham Air Base in Charleston SC. The work schedule will be determined by the needs of the activity. Physical Effort: Light to moderate physical effort in lifting up to 45 pounds or pushing carts. Constantly standing, walking, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.

Duties

• 1. Food Preparation and Service: Washes, peels, scrapes, dices, slices, and shreds fresh fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving. Prepares salads, sandwiches, beverages, and other simple food items using standardized recipes and prepared ingredients. Portions food into standardized serving sizes to ensure consistency and nutritional compliance. Sets up cafeteria serving lines, steam tables, dining areas, and beverage stations with food, condiments, utensils, and supplies. Serves meals cafeteria-style while maintaining proper portion control and customer service. Prepares, loads, and delivers meal and snack carts to assigned classrooms or remote serving locations. Retrieves serving carts following meal service, cleans and sanitizes all equipment, and prepares carts for the next scheduled meal. Assists in ensuring meals and snacks are prepared and served according to established schedules and USDA meal requirements. 2. Sanitation and Facility Maintenance: Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, serving areas, dining areas, food preparation surfaces, and utensils following established sanitation procedures. Operates mechanical dishwashers and performs routine preventive maintenance. Washes dishes, pots, pans, flatware, serving utensils, and kitchen equipment by machine or by hand as required. Sweeps, mops, waxes, and sanitizes floors. Performs heavy-duty cleaning of walls, ceilings, exhaust hoods, walk-in refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and equipment. Launders kitchen towels, aprons, and linens. Collects food waste and trash, sanitizes waste containers, and transports refuse to designated disposal locations. Uses approved cleaning chemicals safely and follows established sanitation and food safety standards. 3. Logistics and Manual Labor: Assists with unloading deliveries of food, supplies, and equipment. Stores food and supplies using proper food rotation and storage procedures. Moves heavy garbage containers, food carts, and supply items throughout the facility. Assists with inventory organization and maintaining clean storage areas. 4. General Duties: Performs related food service duties as assigned. Maintains professional interactions with coworkers, supervisors, parents, and customers. Supports safe food handling practices and contributes to a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen operation. Position is designated as a Position of Trust. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13055851

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, 09/16/2026 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: Qualifying Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 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 judgement 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 at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma (or Equivalent) and must speak, read and write English. Conditions of Employment: 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. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required. Immunizations are to protect both children and staff from preventable diseases and to maintain a healthy environment. The required immunizations are as follows: Annual Flu, DT, HEB A, HEB B, Varicella, and MMR. Continuous up to date immunizations is required.

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.

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/16/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status