Food Service Worker

Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman AFB. USAJobs profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. 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, 11/23/2026 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 have experience or training in food serving and preparation and working with special diets and/or food allergies. Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, and for cleaning equipment and work area. Must have to ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Must be physically able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service within the Child and Youth Services Flight. The primary duties of this position will include, but are not limited to: Performs a variety of tasks such as preparing fruits, vegetables and meats for cooking and serving, by washing, peeling, cutting, scraping and dicing. Opens cans, makes juice, and prepares simple snacks and sandwiches. Sets up service carts with dishes, flatware, napkins, etc.

Arranges food on serving plates/bowls and takes them to rooms on serving carts. Assists other staff in serving family style meals to children, replenishing as necessary. Removes soiled dishes and flatware for washing. Separates food waste and trash. Loads dishes into sanitizer/dishwasher. May hand wash dishes following Environmental Health Standards. Stacks and stores clean dishes. Cleans cooking and service equipment, scares, cleans, scrubs, washes or wipes equipment. Sweeps and mops kitchen floor.

Disposes of food waste and trash from kitchen area as well as activity rooms after the lunch meal service. Carries supplies from storeroom, and unloads supply trucks and assists with storing materials. Works cooperatively with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and appropriate meal services. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13113798