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Posted: January 16, 2026 (0 days ago)

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FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Air Mobility Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$19.72 - $20.55

per hour

Closes

January 26, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a food service worker at an event center on Travis Air Force Base in California, where you'll set up dining areas, prepare simple food items, operate kitchen equipment, and keep everything clean and sanitized.

It involves a lot of physical activity like lifting, standing, and bending for long periods.

It's a good fit for someone reliable and hardworking who enjoys hands-on tasks in a busy kitchen environment and doesn't mind physical labor.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to read and understand written material and follow simple oral instructions
  • Skill in using hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines
  • Capacity to lift or move objects up to 20 pounds unassisted, and over 20 pounds with help
  • Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, and bend continuously for long periods
  • Experience in food service tasks such as setting up tables, preparing cold items, and dishwashing
  • Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, floors, and surfaces

Full Job Description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Delta Breeze Event Center on Travis Air Force Base, CA.

Physical Effort: Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted, occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing more than 20 pounds with assistance.

Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and the Arts & Crafts Center. 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, 01/26/2026 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 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. Major Duties:

Sets up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, tablecloths/table skirts, condiments, and cold menu items (e.g., salad, dessert, bread, and cold beverages) on tables and or serving/buffet line.

Removes glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, tablecloths, and table skirts from tables. Operates, breaks down and cleans all electrical equipment for food preparation.

Cleans kitchen equipment and cookware (e.g., worktables, pots and pans, chaffing dishes, sinks and refrigerators).

Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware, chaffing dishes, and cookware in dishwashing area.

Loads and operates dishwashers, stores clean dishes, glasses, silverware, cooking utensils and cookware. 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.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12868811

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-5XFSW5745