Student Trainee (Food Service Worker)
- Set up cafeteria lines, food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold foods, including meats, vegetables and etc.
- Cut, shred, slice and dice fruits, vegetables and produce for cooking and serving.
- Make coffee, tea, and punches according to recipes and sets up water stations.
- Set up and operate dishwashing machine including continuous conveyor belt type.
- Assist in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- May require a pre-employment physical.
- May be required to work rotating shifts.
- Emergency overtime may be required.
- The work may require the employee to possess a Food Handler's Card and use/wear appropriate uniform, safety, and sanitation equipment.
- May be required to attend Quality Improvement Training and to participate in section Quality Improvement Teams and data collection efforts.
- Employee required to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds (e.g., filling beverage dispensers) with the assistance of other workers.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
- Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
- U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
- Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws.
- You must be a student, currently enrolled, at least half-time at a qualifying, accredited education institution or accepted for enrollment/enrolled in an approved program.
- Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three hours or equivalent for graduate).
- Must sign a Participant Agreement
- Meet the qualification standards of the position.
Qualifications
(Contact the location/installation as indicated in the How to Apply section of this announcement on how to submit your resume and application package)
WG-01: All applicants must be enrolled in a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) program.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count number of tables/trays required, to determine number of servings a container will yield, and to count change when required to perform cashier duties.
- Ability to learn knowledge of food service sanitation standards including procedures to prevent contamination, spoilage, and waste.
- Ability to concentrate on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions.
- Ability to do tasks with several steps and to follow established sequence of tasks without more than normal supervision.
- Ability to learn to use and maintain food service tools and equipment such as knives, mechanical dishwasher, and powered cleaning equipment.
- Ability to learn food service safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to read and understand simple signs, names of food items, and instructions.
Physical Effort Perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort. They are subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted (e.g., pushing small carts of dirty dishes) and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds (e.g., filling beverage dispensers) with the assistance of other workers.
Working Conditions Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well lighted but usually noisy from food service activities, and there is danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been spilled. Employee is regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezers.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
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.
Additional information
May work part-time or full-time schedules
Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act
NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- May require a pre-employment physical.
- May be required to work rotating shifts.
- Emergency overtime may be required.
- The work may require the employee to possess a Food Handler's Card and use/wear appropriate uniform, safety, and sanitation equipment.
- May be required to attend Quality Improvement Training and to participate in section Quality Improvement Teams and data collection efforts.
- Employee required to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds (e.g., filling beverage dispensers) with the assistance of other workers.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
- Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
- U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
- Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws.
- You must be a student, currently enrolled, at least half-time at a qualifying, accredited education institution or accepted for enrollment/enrolled in an approved program.
- Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three hours or equivalent for graduate).
- Must sign a Participant Agreement
- Meet the qualification standards of the position.
Qualifications
(Contact the location/installation as indicated in the How to Apply section of this announcement on how to submit your resume and application package)
WG-01: All applicants must be enrolled in a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) program.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count number of tables/trays required, to determine number of servings a container will yield, and to count change when required to perform cashier duties.
- Ability to learn knowledge of food service sanitation standards including procedures to prevent contamination, spoilage, and waste.
- Ability to concentrate on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions.
- Ability to do tasks with several steps and to follow established sequence of tasks without more than normal supervision.
- Ability to learn to use and maintain food service tools and equipment such as knives, mechanical dishwasher, and powered cleaning equipment.
- Ability to learn food service safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to read and understand simple signs, names of food items, and instructions.
Physical Effort Perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort. They are subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted (e.g., pushing small carts of dirty dishes) and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds (e.g., filling beverage dispensers) with the assistance of other workers.
Working Conditions Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well lighted but usually noisy from food service activities, and there is danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been spilled. Employee is regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezers.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
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.
Additional information
May work part-time or full-time schedules
Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act
NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click