Supervisory Food Service Specialist (Kitchen Manager)
Veterans Health Administration
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FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping prepare and serve healthy meals for children at a military base child development center, including tasks like shopping for ingredients, cleaning the kitchen, and maintaining food records.
It's a hands-on role that supports daily operations under supervision.
A good fit would be someone reliable with basic kitchen experience, who can lift moderate weights and follow instructions well, especially those interested in working with kids or in a supportive community environment.
Key Requirements
- Ability to follow simple oral instructions and use judgment in sequencing multi-step tasks
- Knowledge of sanitation standards for handling, serving food, and cleaning equipment
- Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand/walk continuously, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend
- Obtain Food Handler's certificate and complete food handlers training
- Pass pre-employment physical, installation/state/national criminal background checks, and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
- Relevant experience (paid, unpaid, or volunteer) in food preparation, cleaning, or similar tasks
- Willingness to attend Air Force training for food service and preparations
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child Development Center Shaw AFB. SC. 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, 03/05/2026 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: Be able to follow simple oral instructions, be able to use hand tools for cleaning and operate simple machines.
Be skilled 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 is desirable. Be physically able to frequently lift of move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Be able to continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods of time. Be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
Be able to obtain a Food Handler's certificate and/or complete food handlers training and satisfactory complete installation, state and national criminal background checks.
Be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
Assists cook in planning and preparing menus that meet USDA requirements. Shops for food items and other kitchen items as needed, Will assist ant the commissary with shopping.
Maintains inventory of items on stack record cards. Informs cook when low on menu items. Prepares meats for cook, fixes sandwiches, and prepares salads, fruit and desserts.
Places cooked food in dishes and serves, Washes and cleans kitchen equipment and eating area which includes tables, chairs and floors.
Does minor cleaning jobs in the kitchen area and throughout the center. Duties to include cleaning cabinets, refrigerators, etc.
Assists in planning and preparing for center outings Makes suggestions and recommendations for menu changes, assists in selecting food items that are USDA approved.
Assists in maintain meal counts and production records for daily meal service. Attends training in food service and preparations.
Completes prescribed Air Force training for cooks and food service workers. Works under direct supervision of the cook and Assistant Director.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12892502
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