Food and Beverage Attendant NA-01
U.S. Military Academy · Department of the Army
This job in plain English
This intermittent Food and Beverage Attendant job at Jefferson Cafe in Grant Hall serves the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. You prepare food, handle cash, and keep the work area clean.
It may close early. Applications received by the initial cut-off date of January 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST may be reviewed and referred before the closing date, with more referrals every two weeks after that.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. (The agency clarifies that non-U.S. nationals who have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for three or more continuous years before federal employment starts may also apply.) The area of consideration is U.S. citizens and non-citizens living within 50 miles of West Point, NY, including military spouse and involuntarily separated military preference eligibles.
What you would do
- Prepare and serve food items such as hot dogs, nachos, chips, and lemonade.
- Keep related cash records.
- Keep the work area clean and orderly.
- Collect sales slips, total cash register sales, and accept payment from patrons.
- Make change as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Do you qualify for NA-1?
With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of two pages or less, legible, saved as a PDF of 5 MB or less (required)
- Cover letter, DD-214, marriage certificate, PCS orders, RIF separation notice, or SF-50, only if they support a qualification or a claimed preference
How you will be rated: Your application is reviewed for minimum qualifications and for how well your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers match the job. Incomplete applications, including missing questionnaire answers, may be rated ineligible, and overstated qualifications may affect your consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to two pages or less and show your food service, cash handling, and sanitation experience.
- The announcement lists a January 28, 2026 initial cut-off and a 12/30/2026 closing date, so check the dates on USAJOBS and apply early.
- Answer every questionnaire question, because incomplete applications may be rated ineligible.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Intermittent work with varying or rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Incentives and relocation: Incentives will not be paid. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and PCS (permanent move) costs are not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- Direct deposit and Social Security card required
- Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements
- One-year probationary period may be required
- E-Verify employment eligibility check
- Medical examination required
- Must accept varying or rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- 4 hours of initial food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of hire
- 4 hours of refresher food safety training each year
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Some federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant license or Enhanced Driver's License
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $18.00 – $21.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- NA-1 · Nonappropriated fund (trades)
- Location
- West Point, New York
- Appointment
- Intermittent
- Work schedule
- Intermittent
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- Few
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Miscellaneous Food Preparation and Serving (7401)
- Announcement
- O3NAFBR-26-12864421
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