Food Service Worker NA-01 ID-13839

May 3, 2025

Summary

This position is located at Warrior Zone.

This is an Intermittent (flexible) position with scheduled hours between 0-39 hours per week.This is an open continuous announcement. All qualified applicants will be forwarded to management on a weekly or as needed basis.

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties
- Performs a variety of routine manual tasks in a kitchen or dining area following established procedures.
- Sets up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, condiments, and cold menu items such as salads, desserts, bread, and cold beverages on a serving line or tables. Removes dishes and trays from tables after meals. Washes tables and counters.
- Prepares food by sorting, washing, peeling, and cutting fresh fruit and vegetables. Operates, break downs, and cleans all equipment assigned to the area for food preparation.
- Loads and operate dishwashers. Stores cleaned dishes, glasses and silverware. Vacuums and shampoos carpets; sweeps and mops kitchen floors. Cleans windows and washes walls. Cleans and sanitizes trashcans; disposes of trash.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements

Conditions of Employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Qualifications
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and do simple task that are easy to learn.
- Possess basic math skills.
Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area Of Consideration
- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Manual Applications
- If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 2 PM by 06/02/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
FWS Allowances and Differentials
- This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
- All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:
- It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).
Other:
- Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants Can Claim The Following Eligibilities
- NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
- NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
- NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)
Required Documents

The Following Documents Must Be Submitted With Your Application
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA 3434 or equivalent
- PCS Orders
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
- Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12731889. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 06/02/2025 to receive consideration.
- Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12731889.
- Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
- You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Agency contact information

Fort Riley NAF Human Resources Office

Phone (785)239-2325 Email usarmy.riley.chra-hqs.mbx.naf-hr@army.mil

Address EM-NAF-W0VMAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT RILEY HQ

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Riley, KS 66442

US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

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