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Food Service Worker

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs · Department of the Interior

This job in plain English

This is a Food Service Worker job at the Bureau of Indian Affairs' District 1-Yankton Detention in Wagner, South Dakota, with one opening. The work is full-time in a busy detention center kitchen, and qualified Indian candidates get hiring preference. The job requires drug testing, a background check and a valid driver's license.

1 vacancy

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.
  • Native AmericansMembers of federally recognized tribes, through Indian preference.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Qualified Native Americans or Alaska Natives with a tribal affiliation get preference, and you must submit Form BIA-4432 to claim it. Veterans' preference also gives eligible veterans priority within each quality category.

What you would do

  • Set up food trays on the tray assembly line.
  • Help the cook prepare meals using the menu and portion sizes.
  • Wear protective equipment and follow kitchen cleanliness rules.
  • Set up, run and clean the dish machine and other kitchen equipment.
  • Rotate food stock first-in, first-out and store food properly.
  • Clean work tables, bathrooms and other areas as scheduled or assigned.

Do you qualify for WG-2?

With experience: No specific amount of experience is required. You must show you have the knowledge, skills and abilities to do the duties and work with only general supervision, usually shown through your work history.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid driver's license (needed to operate a government vehicle)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing work dates, hours per week, duties, and supervisor contact information
  • Resume limited to 2 pages; only the first 2 pages are reviewed
  • 3 professional references with contact information (not current or former supervisors)
  • Completed online assessment questionnaire
  • BIA Form 4432 if claiming Indian preference
  • Veterans' documents if claiming veterans' preference (DD-214 Copy 4, SF-15 for 10-point, or VA letter for disabled veterans)

How you will be rated: Your resume is first checked against the minimum qualifications, then qualified applicants are rated as Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Ratings are based on job elements such as working without more than normal supervision, interpreting instructions, dexterity and safety, and work practices. Missing required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach BIA Form 4432 if you claim Indian preference, since no other proof is accepted.
  • Make your resume show dates, hours per week, duties and supervisor contact information for each job.
  • All documents must be received by the closing time, no extensions are given, and email submissions are not accepted.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed according to agency policy.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period
  • Background security investigation required for new hires
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Pre-employment medical exam, with possible later exams
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Safe driving record in the 4 years before submitting GSA Form 3607
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods

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
WG-2 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Wagner, South Dakota
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Food Service Working (7408)
Announcement
DE-27-13103184-CAWV-SM

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