Food Service Worker Leader

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, 12/29/2026 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 lead three or more workers to accomplish assignments. Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation and characteristics of food. Knowledge in either bartending or mixology is desired.

Must be able to plan, coordinate and time sequence steps needed to prepare food items on time without overcooking or waste. Must possess skills in dealing with the public. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: As a working leader, performs the following types of duties: Provides needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that arise during work; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets work started and works along with others to set work pace; demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures that the work-site materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security, safety, and housekeeping guidelines.

Operates a limited coffee/bar operations with pre-packaged snacks and drinks. Prepares and serves a limited variety of hot beverages (i.e., brewed coffees, lattes, espresso, tea, cappuccinos, hot chocolate, etc.) by selecting, mixing, and brewing the proper ingredients according to the number of servings required. Sells and serves a variety of cold beverages and prepackaged snack and food items, such as soda, juice, cookies, muffins, pastries, etc.

May have to assist in bar operation serving pre-bottled or pre-mixed cocktails. Operates a cash register, rings-up sales, and accept payments and processes changes to patrons. Prepares documentation for cash funds accountability and related cash records. Sets up and prepares area for service and obtains cash bank. Prepares tables and side service stands with hot and cold food items and customer areas with napkins, straws, cup lids, condiments, utensils.

Maintains work area in a neat and clean manner and replenishes items as necessary. Breaks down and cleans area when meals are complete. Cleans area to include operating a dishwasher or manually washing (scrapes, soaks, scours and scrubs) bowls, pots and pans, glassware, beverage makers (coffee urns), and other utensils.

Also performs heavy duty cleaning tasks such as coffee machines, ceilings, exhaust hoods, under and behind refrigerators, under and behind kitchen equipment or table areas, washes floors and walls, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, sanitizes garbage cans. May unload food from delivery trucks. Collects and transfers trash from work area to disposal area. Assists with inventories and identifies items for re-ordering.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13079216