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Food Service Worker Flex

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy · Dahlgren, Virginia

💵 $17.97 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours)⏳ Closes Nov 10, 2026
Federal agencyNA-02Vets' preference
At a glance

A 0-40 hours per week. not benefits eligible., positions are year-round. job with Commander, Navy Installations Command in Dahlgren, Virginia. It pays $17.97 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade NA-02. Applications close on Nov 10, 2026 — 10 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Military spouses, Open to the public
Veterans
Veterans' preference applies
Clearance
Other

Main duties

  • Serves food cafeteria-style to diners.
  • Serves tables family-style by placing dishes of food on tables and refilling as necessary.
  • Makes coffee in large urns according to the number of servings desired, with responsibility for timing and brewing.
  • Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads such as fresh fruit, tossed green, tomato and lettuce, and lettuce wedges.
The original posting

Full details

About the role

Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread & butter and beverages.

What you will do

  • Serves food cafeteria-style to diners.
  • Serves tables family-style by placing dishes of food on tables and refilling as necessary.
  • Makes coffee in large urns according to the number of servings desired, with responsibility for timing and brewing.
  • Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads such as fresh fruit, tossed green, tomato and lettuce, and lettuce wedges.
  • Serves food in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in small dishes or glasses in prescribed quantities.
  • Maintains water and detergent levels in dishwasher; removes strainer pans, inspection doors, etc., for proper cleaning of dishwasher, inside and out; removes calcium deposits as required; and restores room to orderliness.
  • May unload food from delivery trucks and move heavy garbage cans.
  • May operate cash register and be responsible for own change fund.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

  • The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume 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

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. 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. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions.

Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders.

Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted.

Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. 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 Installations 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. SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C.

3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at ***

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