Food Service Worker (Barista) Job in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Vacancy No. 25-9XFSW820688 Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $18.70 to $19.47 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 4/24/2025 Close Date 5/8/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH


Summary

This Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position will be assigned to Club Operations at Wright-Patt AFB. The purpose of this position is to prepare a wide range of drinks and to perform receiving and disbursing cashier duties.

Physical Effort: Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending. May be required to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

The function of the organization where this position is located is in official functional statements. The purpose of this position is to mix and serve Lattes, Cappuccinos, Espressos, Americanas, and assorted other beverages the general public may order off the menu.

Operates full service espresso bar. Prepares a wide range of drinks including but not limited lo; lattes, espresso, Americano, and cappuccinos by selecting the proper grind of coffee shot and following set recipes for each individual variation of drink.

Must be able to follow basic cappuccino requirement of each type of drink including but not limited to; preheating the portafilter, knowing the difference in grinds of coffee, knowing how long should a shot take to brew into a cup, preheating the cup, how to "pull'' and "tamp" into the portafilter, difference in frothing and steaming milk, and able to know difference and relay information to customers on the difference in drink choices.

Performs receiving and disbursing cashier duties. Sets up cappuccino bar for operation and obtains cash bank. Prepares documentation for cash funds accountability.

Maintains work to ensure that it is neat and clean. Washes cappuccino bar equipment and utensils. Stocks service bars and assists supervisor on duty if necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicant reviews will be completed weekly or biweekly during this announcement period.

*This vacancy is subject to closing early if qualified applicants have applied.*


If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12729957

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
  • Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
  • Must be willing to provide proof of status as a U.S. citizen or Non-U.S. National. Must meet specified residency criteria.

Qualifications

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, 05/08/2025

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 be able to follow simple written and oral instructions, be able to use hand tools for cleaning, and operate simple machines. Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgment in sequencing tasks. Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, cleaning equipment and work area. Must be physically able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty (evenings, weekends, and holidays). Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language well. Must be able to follow simple recipe cards. Must be able demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a preemployment physical. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check (T1).

Skills and Knowledge: Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgment in sequencing tasks. Knowledge of sanitation standards for handling and serving, and cleaning equipment and work area. Knowledge of correct proportions and mixes to use in preparing various espressos. Knowledge to perform the requirements stated in the duties and responsibilities. Ability to follow cash handling procedures.

Working Conditions: Uncomfortably high temperature and humidity are created by steam and heat from various bar equipment. Area is usually noisy and there is danger of slipping on wet floors where food or beverage has been dropped. Exposed to hot liquids, hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezer units. Subject to cuts, bruises, chapped hands, steam burns, and occasional coldness from freezer.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

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

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/08/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, 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.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

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Agency contact information

Wright Patterson NAF HR Office
Address
Wright-Patterson Community Services Flight
88 FSS/FSCN
2000 Allbrook Dr, Area A, Building 2, Rm 205
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5738
US

Next steps

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