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Posted: March 10, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Food and Beverage Attendant NA-02

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Salary

$17.89 - $20.88

per hour

Closes

March 24, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a food and beverage attendant in a military or defense facility, handling tasks like serving customers, preparing simple foods and drinks, managing cash transactions, and keeping the dining area clean.

It's a hands-on role that requires reliability and physical stamina for tasks like lifting and moving around.

A good fit would be someone with customer service experience in a restaurant or cafe setting, who is detail-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements

  • Experience or training in food service duties, demonstrating relevant skills and abilities
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English
  • Basic math skills for handling cash, making change, and totaling sales
  • Physical ability to bend, stoop, walk, reach frequently, and lift/carry up to 40 pounds
  • Food handler certification (e.g., ServSafe) for highly preferred status
  • Reliable and able to maintain clean, orderly work areas

Full Job Description

This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, Virginia.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Experience or training that indicates knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English and possess basic math skills. Able to bend, stoop, walk, and reach frequently. Be able to lift and carry weights up to 40 pounds.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possess a current food handler certification (i.e.

ServSafe) Applicable Experience MUST be reflected on your Resume, and Certification/Licenses must be uploaded at the time of application to be considered for Standard and/or Highly Qualified for this position.

Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants may be referred for consideration at managements request. Major Duties:

  • Performs all of the following duties on a recurring basis: Collects sales slips, total sales on cash register, accepts payment from patrons and makes change as necessary. Maintains related cash records. Keeps work area clean and orderly.
  • Sets up food service counters and steam tables with hot and cold foods and beverages. Prepares coffee and hot water for tea, fills beverage dispensers with juices and soft drinks.
  • Sets tables, seats guests, records guests' selections and turns in orders to the kitchen. Serves food and nonalcoholic beverages. Presents bill and receives payment. Cleans tables and immediate area.
  • Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving. Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads. Portions out food, cleans and prepares meats and seafood for cooking. Checks food during cooking to prevent overcooking.
  • Unloads trucks and places contents in proper storage and use areas, brings supplies to work areas. Clean floors, walls and windows in kitchen, dining and storage areas. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O1NAFAI-26-12906186