Food Service Worker

Air Force Materiel Command

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OHFull-time$17.51–18.26/hrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.51–18.26/hr
Location
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Food Handler's CertificateTier 1 Background InvestigationState And National Background ChecksRequired Immunizations

Job overview

Air Force Materiel Command is hiring a Food Service Worker. The Food Service Worker position at the Air Force Materiel Command Child Development Center on Wright‑Patterson AFB performs routine manual duties in food preparation and service, handling physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and cleaning while supporting the center’s non‑appropriated fund operations.

Key focus areas include Set up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, condiments and cold menu items on a serving line., Remove dishes and trays from tables., and Operate, break down and clean electrical equipment for food preparation..

Important skills include Hand Tools, Simple Machines Operation, Food Preparation, Food Service, Dishwashing, and Cleaning Kitchen Equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hand ToolsSimple Machines OperationFood PreparationFood ServiceDishwashingCleaning Kitchen EquipmentCarpet VacuumingMopping FloorsSorting Food WasteFruit and Vegetable Cutting

Qualifications

No Experience RequiredAbility to Read Written MaterialAbility to Follow Simple Oral InstructionsLift Up to 20 PoundsStand Walk Stooping Reaching Pushing Bending for Long PeriodsFood Handler's CertificateTier 1 Background InvestigationState and National Background ChecksRequired ImmunizationsEducation Substitution Acceptable

Full job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund and is located at the Child Development Center at Wright-Patt AFB. The purpose of this position is to perform routine manual duties in food preparation or food service areas. Physical Effort: Lift/ move objects weighing up to 40 lbs, continuous standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending. Dept. of the Air Force CY 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, 11/14/2026 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: 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. 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. Along with successful completion of state and national background checks, and required immunizations. The purpose of this position is to perform routine manual duties in food preparation or food service areas. 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. 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/13034299 Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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