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Posted: March 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Food Service Worker

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$16.94 - $19.77

per hour

Closes

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on tasks in a child development center's food service area, such as setting up meals, cleaning kitchen equipment, operating dishwashers, and handling basic food prep support.

It's an entry-level role requiring physical stamina for standing, lifting up to 20 pounds, and bending throughout the day.

A good fit would be someone reliable and detail-oriented who can follow simple instructions, with no prior experience needed, and who lives or plans to live near RAF Mildenhall in the UK.

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
  • US citizen, permanent resident, or legal resident within 60-mile commuting area of RAF Mildenhall, UK (or moving there within 30 days)
  • Possess a US-issued social security number and provide proof of UK residency status (not 'ordinarily resident')
  • Not a British citizen for this NAF position; eligible NATO country citizens or US Visiting Forces affiliates preferred

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Child Development Center RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

The purpose of his position is to perform routine manual duties in food preparation or food Service areas. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending. STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications will be reviewed, and referrals made every 7 days.

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, 06/12/2026 The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement: Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.

Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.

Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'.

A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces.

Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'.

In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

Business Based Action Family Member Preference 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: No previous experience is required. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 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.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12907792

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9GFSY230526