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Food Service Worker NA-02


Job Location:

Natick, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 18
Posted: 9 October 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located at Natick Soldier Service Center in Natick Massachusetts. Army NAF Pay setting rules apply to this vacancy.

Incentives and Bonuses

  • Incentives will not be paid.

Duties
  • Performs a variety of tasks having several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations in a kitchen or dining area following established procedures.
  • Sets up cafeteria lines steam-tables dining room tables and side service stands with hot and cold food items including meats vegetables salads desserts bread butter and beverages; replenishes as necessary.
  • Serves food by order and proper proportion.
  • Makes cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients.
  • Cleans kitchen equipment such as worktables sinks and refrigerators and sweeps and mops kitchen floors.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3.
  • An employer referred pre-employment physical examination is required.
  • Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
  • Must be physically able to lift carry push pull items up to 40lbs.
  • Must be physically able to stand and walk on a continuous basis.
  • Must be physically able to stoop reach push pull and bend.
  • Must be physically able to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment.
  • Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
  • Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

  • Ability to understand and follow simple instructions and be able to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines.
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.
Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

  • This job is open to candidates who are within the Local / Surrounding Commuting Area. NOTE: Local / Surrounding Commuting area defines as within 50 miles of Natick. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.
Manual Application Option
  • If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
  • Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on 10/16/2026 to ensure timely processing.
  • Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
Allowances and Differentials
  • This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time regular part-time and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. This is NOT a regularly scheduled Flexible position as it has no guaranteed hours. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours fall after 3:00 PM.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
  • Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:
  • After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Termination of Spouse Employment Preference
  • Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
Discover Your Path to Success

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment as youll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel and their families which contributes to the Department of Defenses overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities including jobs in childcare recreation hospitality and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development including training education and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee youll have access to some on-base facilities including fitness centers libraries and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance participation in 401k and retirement plans and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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