Food Service Worker
Veterans Health Administration
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Food Service Worker
Air Force Materiel Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Salary
$17 - $17.72
per hour
Type
Closes
January 16, 2026More Air Force jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves hands-on tasks in a child development center's kitchen, such as setting up meals, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, and preparing simple foods like fruits and vegetables.
It's a supportive role in food service for a military base, offering benefits like health insurance and retirement plans.
A good fit would be someone reliable and physically able who enjoys routine work in a team setting, with no advanced skills needed beyond basic training.
Key Requirements
- Ability to read and understand written material and follow simple oral instructions
- Ability to use hand tools for cleaning and operate simple machines
- Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds frequently, and occasionally over 20 pounds with assistance
- Ability to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, and bend for long periods
- Must obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training
- Successful completion and favorable adjudication of a Tier 1 background investigation
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and located at the Child Development Center at WPAFB.
The position is to perform routine manual duties in food preparation or food service areas.
The position includes paid holidays, leave accrual, participation in Health, Dental/ Life Insurance, Retirement, 401K and Flexible Benefits plans.
Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).
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, 01/16/2026 Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: Ability to read and understand written material and be able to follow simple oral instructions. Ability to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines.
Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally over 20 pounds with assistance.
Ability to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.
Major Duties:
Sets up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, condiments and cold menu items (e.g., salad, dessert, bread and cold beverages) on a serving line. Removes dishes and trays from tables.
Operates, breaks down and cleans all electrical equipment for food preparation. Cleans kitchen equipment (e.g., worktables, sinks and refrigerators).
Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in dishwashing area. Loads and operates dishwashers, stores clean dishes, glasses and silverware.
Washes tables and counters, vacuums and shampoos carpets. Sweeps and mops kitchen floors, cleans windows, washes walls and cleans and sanitizes trashcans.
Sorts, washes, peels and cuts fresh fruits and vegetables. Performs other related duties as assigned. Applicant reviews will be completed weekly or biweekly during this announcement period.
*This vacancy is subject to closing early if qualified applicants have applied.* If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12854559
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