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Posted: February 26, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Food Service Worker (Barista)

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$19.07 - $19.85

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a barista at a club on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, where you'll prepare and serve coffee drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, and espressos to customers, handle cash, and keep the area clean.

It's a flexible role with benefits like paid leave and health insurance options, open to anyone who meets basic qualifications.

A good fit would be someone with customer service experience, who enjoys working with food and drinks, and can handle busy shifts including evenings and weekends.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions and recipe cards
  • Knowledge of sanitation standards for handling food, cleaning equipment, and work areas
  • Skilled in operating espresso machines and performing multi-step tasks with judgment
  • Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate drink options
  • Proficiency in English (reading, speaking, understanding)
  • Successful completion of pre-employment physical and Tier 1 background check

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Club Operations at Wrigth-Patt AFB.

The purpose of this position is to mix and serve Latte's, Cappuccino's, Espresso's, Americana's, and assorted other beverages the general public may order off the menu.

The position includes paid holidays, annual and sick leave accrual, as well as optional participation in Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance plans, Retirement, 401K and Flexible Benefits plans.

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, 03/13/2026 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: Must be able to follow simple written and oral instructions, be able to use hand tools for cleaning, and operate simple machines.

Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgment in sequencing tasks. Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, cleaning equipment and work area.

Must be physically able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty (evenings, weekends, and holidays).

Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language well. Must be able to follow simple recipe cards. Must be able demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a preemployment physical. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check (T1). Major Duties:

The function of the organization where this position is located is in official functional statements.

The purpose of this position is to mix and serve Latte's, Cappuccino's, Espresso's, Americana's, and assorted other beverages the general public may order off the menu.

Operates full service espresso bar.

Prepares a wide range of drinks including but not limited lo; lattes, espresso, Americano, and cappuccinos by selecting the proper grind of coffee shot and following set recipes for each individual variation of drink.

Must be able to follow basic cappuccino requirement of each type of drink including but not limited to; preheating the portafilter, knowing the difference in grinds of coffee, knowing how long should a shot take to brew into a cup, preheating the cup, how to "pull'' and "tamp" into the portafilter, difference in frothing and steaming milk, and able to know difference and relay information to customers on the difference in drink choices.

Performs receiving and disbursing cashier duties. Sets up cappuccino bar for operation and obtains cash bank. Prepares documentation for cash funds accountability.

Maintains work to ensure that it is neat and clean. Washes cappuccino bar equipment and utensils. Stocks service bars and assists supervisor on duty if necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12895299

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9XFSW201761