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Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This is a Food Service Worker job in Portsmouth, Virginia, with Commander, Navy Installations Command. The main work is preparing food, running the cash register, and cleaning the kitchen and dish room. The schedule is intermittent, and occasional travel may be expected.

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.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Prepare and assemble food for the quick-service area and dining room.
  • Operate cash registers and count and verify cash.
  • Requisition food and non-food supplies from the supply section.
  • Wash pots, pans, dishes, and trays in the dish room.
  • Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment before and after meals.
  • Follow food safety procedures and record food temperatures.

Do you qualify for NA-4?

With education: This position does not have a positive education requirement, so no degree or coursework is required.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Proof of education, training, or licenses, such as college transcripts, if applicable
  • DD-214 Member-4 page if claiming veterans' preference
  • Notice of separation if claiming DOD NAF priority consideration
  • Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
  • Most recent SF-50 or PAR if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: All resumes are checked to see if you meet the basic requirements, then rated on knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) tied to the job. Best qualified applicants go to the hiring manager, who may choose to interview them.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume should clearly show experience with food preparation, sanitation, cash handling, and customer service.
  • Include all required documents with your application, or your eligibility may be affected.
  • Check that your ID meets the REAL ID rules if you will need base access.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent work schedule. Duties may rotate between tasks.

Conditions of employment:

  • Pass all applicable records and background checks
  • Pass the E-Verify employment check and resolve any discrepancies
  • Wear personal protective equipment when exposed to hazards
  • Successful National Agency Background Check
  • Must follow the Federal drug-free workplace rules
  • Starting May 7, 2025, REAL ID-compliant license or other accepted ID needed for base access

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
$20.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
NA-4 · Nonappropriated fund (trades)
Location
Portsmouth, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Food Service Working (7408)
Announcement
27-13106104

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