Food Service Specialist IV (#014942) Lee Correctional Inst, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Posted: January 13, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
South Carolina
Salary
$18.04 - $18.04
per hour
Type
Closes
This job involves working in a cafeteria at a military golf course, where you'll set up food lines, serve meals to customers, and clean up the kitchen and dining areas afterward.
It's a hands-on role that requires physical effort like lifting and scrubbing, making it suitable for someone with basic food service experience who is reliable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
No advanced education is needed, but you'll need to pass a background check and get food handling certification.
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Carolina Lakes Golf Course Shaw AFB. 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, 01/19/2026 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: Ability to use hand tools for cleaning and operate simple machines. Skill in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgement in sequencing tasks.
Knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, and for cleaning equipment and work area.
Be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical due to the moderate lifting and physical effort required for the position.
Be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
Be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier I/National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
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.
Serves food cafeteria style. Breaks down and cleans area when meals are complete. Sets up dining room tables for service, places food and beverages on tables, and replenishes items as necessary.
Sets up and operates dishwashers, performs preventive maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scours and scrubs bowls, pots and pans.
Also performs heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings, exhaust hoods, under and behind kitchen equipment, washes floors and walls, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, sanitizes garbage cans.
May unload food from delivery trucks. Collects and transfers trash from work area to· disposal area.
Assembles and tosses fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings, serves into standard serving sizes. Makes cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients.
Makes coffee, tea and other beverages. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12864738
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