Food Service Worker (O Club) Job in Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

• Military spouses

  Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Duties

• Responsible for providing customer service.
• Communicates effectively and knowledgably with customers regarding products being sold.
• Prepares a limited variety of short order fast food items such as sandwiches, pizzas, salads, etc.
• Prepare/slice meats, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and other vegetables for sandwiches, salads, and pizzas.
• Remove perishable foods from the freezer.
• Ensure beverage coolers are stocked.
• Makes coffee in large urns according to the number of servings desired. Operates espresso machine and blenders to make a variety of coffee and cold frozen drinks.
• Sets up food services counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter and beverages.
• Assures that tables/work surfaces are promptly cleared and cleaned. Cleans other work areas to include walls, floors, equipment, and storage areas.
• Takes delivery of supplies and ensures proper storage of shipments after delivery. May unload food from trucks and move heavy garbage cans.
• Provide assistance to cooks in the food preparation area by weighing, measuring, and assembling ingredients according to standardizing recipes.
• Accepts food orders from patrons and may serve alcoholic beverages. Spot checks the guest checks to insure that the information recorded is correct.
• Coordinates food and beverage needs for special events, not limited to preparing and serving food and cleaning work areas.
• Follows all safety, security, and good housekeeping rules.
• May be required to perform cashiering duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (T1) or equivalent background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's certificate within 60 days of hire.
• This position is not eligible for telework.
• May be exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, and hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk in refrigerators or freezing units.
• Frequently lifts and moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 12/31/2025 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.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12687380

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.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Next steps

Please ensure that your resume and supporting documents contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume and supporting documents do not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job.

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date. Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.