Food Service Worker (Dewey's)

Full Job Description

This position is located at Dewey's, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL.

The purpose of this position is to provide food and beverage service for catered functions, conferences and/or special events in a food service facility.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.

Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.

Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Understanding of basic food handling techniques. Ability to follow oral instructions and perform routine manual tasks involving few steps.

Must have an understanding of hygiene standards and simple food handling techniques such as wearing a hairnet, washing hands before cleaning food, and not touching rims of cups.

Ability to read and understand written instructions and material such as schedules, menus, recipes.

Must have the ability to work safely by moving cars without hitting things, stacking dishes without mishaps, and wiping up spilled foods and liquids to prevent falls.

Knowledge of basic arithmetic may be necessary. Performs other tasks as assigned. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.

As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check.

Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Major Duties:

General (Duties include but are not limited to): Secures clean linen, glassware, and silverware and sets assigned tables spreading clean linens and placing glasses, condiment holders, silverware and table decorations on table.

Prepares side tables with other necessary items that may be required during the course of the meal. Works according to rigid time schedule securing food and/or beverage from kitchen or bar area.

Serves meal or beverage, placing dishes by course in front of each quest.

During the course of the meal, continues to monitor the guests needs, refilling beverages and providing additional items as requested to ensure a pleasant dining experience.

Upon completion of meal, removes soiled dishes, glasses and silverware.

Takes orders for alcohol, answers questions regarding beverage choices available, gives order to bartender, and delivers to customer.

May be required to receive payments, operate cash register, make and return change to the guest directly.

At end of shift, completes the Daily Activity Report (DAR), verifying the amount of money collected and drops the cashier bag into the drop safe.

Performs basic cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping and vacuuming to maintain a constant and clean working area. Ensures all current sanitation requirements are followed and maintained.

Performs other duties as assigned.