Student Trainee (Food Service Worker) Job

Vacancy No. AFPC-SUM2025WG740100 Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $16.85 to $23.06 Grade 1 to 1
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 2/24/2025 Close Date 5/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Air Force Academy, COHomestead AFB, FLLackland AFB, TX


Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a student trainee in the Pathways Summary Program with on the-job training and guidance. The student trainee produces all food products using standardized recipes to support established menus and time schedules to meet daily meal formations. Prepare box lunches in support of athletics, airmanship and related programs and provide food service for three meals per day; breakfast, lunch and dinner, to the assigned organization.

Duties

  • Set up cafeteria lines, food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold foods, including meats, vegetables and etc.
  • Cut, shred, slice and dice fruits, vegetables and produce for cooking and serving.
  • Make coffee, tea, and punches according to recipes and sets up water stations.
  • Set up and operate dishwashing machine including continuous conveyor belt type.
  • Assist in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • May require a pre-employment physical.
  • May be required to work rotating shifts.
  • Emergency overtime may be required.
  • The work may require the employee to possess a Food Handler's Card and use/wear appropriate uniform, safety, and sanitation equipment.
  • May be required to attend Quality Improvement Training and to participate in section Quality Improvement Teams and data collection efforts.
  • Employee required to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds (e.g., filling beverage dispensers) with the assistance of other workers.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
  • U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
  • Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws.
  • You must be a student, currently enrolled, at least half-time at a qualifying, accredited education institution or accepted for enrollment/enrolled in an approved program.
  • Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three hours or equivalent for graduate).
  • Must sign a Participant Agreement
  • Meet the qualification standards of the position.

Qualifications

(Contact the location/installation as indicated in the How to Apply section of this announcement on how to submit your resume and application package)

WG-01: All applicants must be enrolled in a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) program.

  1. Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count number of tables/trays required, to determine number of servings a container will yield, and to count change when required to perform cashier duties.
  2. Ability to learn knowledge of food service sanitation standards including procedures to prevent contamination, spoilage, and waste.
  3. Ability to concentrate on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions.
  4. Ability to do tasks with several steps and to follow established sequence of tasks without more than normal supervision.
  5. Ability to learn to use and maintain food service tools and equipment such as knives, mechanical dishwasher, and powered cleaning equipment.
  6. Ability to learn food service safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
  7. Ability to read and understand simple signs, names of food items, and instructions.

Physical Effort Perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort. They are subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted (e.g., pushing small carts of dirty dishes) and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds (e.g., filling beverage dispensers) with the assistance of other workers.

Working Conditions Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well lighted but usually noisy from food service activities, and there is danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been spilled. Employee is regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezers.


PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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

May work part-time or full-time schedules

Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act

NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Benefits

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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.

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

Your application package (resume and supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.

Please follow all instructions provided by your local Civilian Personnel Office carefully.

Errors, omissions or failure to provide documents, may affect your consideration for employment.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

  1. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. WG-7401-01. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
  2. Proof of enrollment/class registration (must be from educational institution)
  3. Transcripts (the high school curriculum must be approved by a State or local governing body and all education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)
  4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
  • Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
  • Branch of Armed Forces
  • Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
  • Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
  • Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
  • Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
  • Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
  • Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

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

All required documents/application listed above in the required documents section must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/09/2025 to the POC (of the base you are interested in) listed below.

For more information on how to apply for Student Summer Hire positions, please contact the following by email:

Homestead ARB - Sabine Bien-Aime 482FSS.Homestead.CPL@us.af.mil and Mylene Marquez mylene.marquez@us.af.mil

US Air Force Academy, Colorado -

  • Karen Knupp karen.knupp@us.af.mil
  • Sharon Murphy sharon.murphy.5@us.af.mil
  • 10FSS.FSCA.Staffing@us.af.mil
Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Lackland AFB, Texas - Sharon Hernandez sharon.hernandez.2@us.af.mil


Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any documents submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Address
AF Summer Hire Program
550 C Street W
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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