Food Service Worker

In order to qualify for this position resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position therefore applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Sets up food service counters steam tables dining room sets and side service stands with hot and cold foods including meats vegetables salads desserts bread butter and beverages.
• Serves food cafeteria-style to diners in serving line or serves tables family-style by placing dishes of food on tables and refilling as necessary.
• Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving by washing peeling scraping and dicing.
• Cuts and shreds lettuce slices tomatoes cuts lemons prepares butter chips and opens cans.
• Makes coffee tea ice water and other beverages.
• Portions out food by placing uniform amount in small serving dishes.
• Grills fast food items such as hamburgers and uses deep fat fryer.
• Cleans equipment in kitchen and dining area.
• Washes dishes pots pans coffee urn glasses and flatware.
• Sweeps mops and waxes floors.
• Disposes of food waste and trash.
• Moves heavy garbage cans and assists in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• A valid State drivers license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan series grade to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Understanding of basic food handling techniques.
• Ability to follow oral instructions and perform routine manual tasks involving few steps.
• Must use judgment in sequencing tasks and be able to concentrate on uniform individual portions and to avoid distraction when serving several people at a time.
• Must have an understanding of personal hygiene standards and simple food handling techniques.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and cash handling techniques.
• Must have a working knowledge how to operate and clean the coffee machines.
• Must be able to follow and relay instructions.
• Exercise tact good manners and courtesy when serving and assisting both customers and employees.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7 2025 The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at Although a Self-Check is not mandatory it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.