Food and Beverage Direct Hiring Event - October 23rd, 2025 Job in Everett, WA

Vacancy No. 26-12815228 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $22.25 to $24.36 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 10/10/2025 Close Date 10/23/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Everett, WA


Summary

The Food & Beverage Programs aboard Naval Station Everett will be hosting a direct hiring event on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 1100-1400 at the Smokey Point Naval Support Complex Building 13910, 45th Ave NE Marysville, WA 98271. Resumes are not required but strongly encouraged.

For all questions, please email CP-Personnel.cnrnw@navy.mil for assistance.

Duties

Food Service Worker (NA 7408-02)

  • Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, hot and cold food service stands.
  • Set up glasses, silverware, butter, condiments, salads, desserts, bread and cold beverages on serving counter as instructed.
  • Maintain concept environment, equipment, utensils and surfaces in a sanitary clean and neat condition.
  • Incumbent responsibilities may include scraping and pre-rinsing dishes, glasses and flatware for washing. Separate food waste and trash.
  • Loads dishes into the dishwasher; hand washes dishes. Stacks and stores clean dishes. Scrapes, cleans, scrubs, washes or wipes ranges, ovens, fryers and urns.
  • Cuts, scrapes, chops, dices or peels fruit and vegetables.
  • Removes soiled dishes, glasses and flatware from tables and carries to the dish-washing area.
  • Cleans tables or paper, other trash or soiled linens and wipes clean tables.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Cook (NA 7404-04)
  • Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling, frying, baking and preparing a variety of foods to include, but not limited to grill items like hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done
  • Measures and weighs ingredients according to recipes or as directed in the preparation many types of main meal dishes like lasagna, meatloaf, and herb baked chicken.
  • Prepares main meal side dishes of starches, vegetable and grain items with work performed on salads, desserts, juices, fruit trays etc
  • Prepares toasts, salads, salad dressing, and sandwiches. Prepares fresh vegetables and fruits for serving according to instructions and / or recipes.
  • Places cooked food in serving dishes in steam carts and food service lines.
  • Washes and cleans kitchen equipment.
  • Keep refrigerators, grills, equipment and working area clean and all food items FIFO and Date Tagged.
  • May be required to assist in inventory taking
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • The employee must satisfactory complete a suitability background check and obtain a security clearance when necessary for access to areas of responsibility.
  • The employee may be required to work overtime.

Qualifications

Food Service Worker (NA 7408-02)
  • Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
  • Knowledge of techniques for measuring ingredients and basic understanding of recipe construction.
  • Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count the number of tables and serving bowls required to determine the number of servings a container will yield.
  • Working knowledge of diet principles.
  • Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination, such as the need to clean equipment previously used for raw food before further use and the need to use a chemical sanitizer or maintain proper water temperature when cleaning dishes.
  • Skill to perform tasks involving several procedures.
  • Skill to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when an item does not meet established quality standards.
  • Skill to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking; able to expand and modify recipes according to the capacity of the equipment in the kitchen as well and in response to adjustments in the number of servings required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill.
Cook (NA 7404-04)
  • Must be able to follow recipes and combine ingredients for plain or fancy food dish items as well as specialty salads and other cooked dishes
  • Skill to perform tasks with several steps and use judgment in the performance of sequential tasks.
  • Simple arithmetic and the ability to read instructions is required
  • Working knowledge of common sanitation procedures to prevent cross contamination.
  • Must know the operation of bake, holding ovens and pizza makers
  • Must be able to relate inventory levels to purchasing requirements; and understand food storage and sanitation requirements
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

If you would like to apply utilizing your Military Spouse Preference, you must supply a printed copy of your spouses' complete set of orders and marriage certificate to the Human Resources representative onsite prior to the interview and selection process.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé: Resume limited to 2 pages showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). For more guidance about the 2-page limit on resumes, visit here: Resume Requirements.
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRNW Installations. This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive:

  • Vendors

  • Dependents aged 18 and older

  • Service Providers

  • Veterans with service-connected disabilities

  • Contractors

  • Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder)

  • Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share)

  • Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters

  • Au Pairs, Child Care Providers

What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access? If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following:

  • U.S. passport or passport card

  • Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card)

  • Permanent resident card (Green Card)

  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

  • Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)

  • Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security

How can I obtain a REAL ID-compliant license? To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents:

  • Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport)

  • Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card)

  • Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements)

NOTE: The specific requirements for Washington State are provided at the following website: https://realidwa.com/

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy applicants must be present at the Food & Beverage Hiring Event on October 23rd, 2025, from 1100-1400 and interview, be selected, and accept a tentative job offer. Official job offers are not able to be sent until applicants meet all conditions of employment to include, but not limited to passing a pre-employment drug test, medical examination, and security requirements as needed.

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 usn.ncr.cnicwashingtondc.mbx.naf-hrinquiries@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

NRNW NAF HRO
Address
NAVSTA Everett
1103 Hunley RD
Bldg 94
Silverdale, WA 98315
US

Next steps

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