Clarification from the agency

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

I. INTRODUCTION: The function of the organization where this position is located is in official functional statements. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service areas.

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Places uniform portions of food into serving bowls. Sets up meal carts with hot or cold food items including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter and beverages. Collects meal carts from rooms when meal is finished and returns them to dish room where items are broken down and cleaned. Sets up and operates dishwashers, performs preventive maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scours and scrubs bowls pots and pans. Also performs heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings, exhaust hoods, under and behind kitchen equipment, washes floors and walls, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, sanitizes garbage cans. Assists in unloading, dating and storing food and supplies from delivery trucks. Required to sort, wash, peel, and cut fresh fruits and vegetables. Opens cans, makes cold sandwiches and snacks using prepared ingredients. Makes beverages. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ill. CONTROLS OVER WORK: Incumbent is responsible for independently completing work as scheduled after initial oral or written instructions when changes or new assignments are made. Supervisor periodically checks to see that work is done on time and
according lo instructions.

IV. OTIIER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
I. Skill and Knowledge:
Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgement in sequencing tasks. Knowledge of sanitation standards for handling and serving food. and cleaning equipment and work area.
2. 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.
3. Working Conditions: Uncomfortably high temperature and humidity are created by steam and heal from cooking and dishwashing. Area is usually noisy and there is a danger or slipping on wet floors where food or beverage has been dropped. Exposed to hot liquids. sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezer units.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12871237

Conditions of employment

• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read. write. and speak English fluently.

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, 04/24/2026

• Business Based Action
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Must be able to follow simple 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 judgement in sequencing tasks. Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food. and for cleaning equipment and work area. Must be physically able to frequently till or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able 10 continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop. reach. push, pull and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler"s Cerlilicate and/or complete food handler's training. In addition individual must be able 10
satisfactorily complete installation. state. and national criminal background checks. Must meet specific physical requirements, pass a physical examination and have required immunizations. Must be able to read. write. and speak English fluently. Must be 18 years of age. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Musi be courteous and exercise diplomacy and tact when dealing with the public. Must adhere to all the fire and safety requirements. Performed is measured on satisfactory completeness of work and volume performance. Performance is also reviewed for compliance with oral instructions. Thoroughly completes duties according to schedules and checklists.

TRAINING
All formal and informal training as deemed necessary by the supervisor. Musi complete the National Restaurant Association ScrvSafe Program within the first 3 months of employment. Satisfactory completion of and maintaining currency in this training is required and is a condition of employment.

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 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:

• Diploma/ GED
• 3 references
• 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
• 3 references
• 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.

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