What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker position at Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF)?
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.
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.
- Telework eligible
- No
- Remote job
- No
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- No
- Salary
- $17.97 - $17.97 per hour
- Pay scale & grade
-
NA 2
- Promotion potential
- None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
- Work schedule
- Intermittent - 0-40 hours per week. Not benefits eligible.
- Travel Required
- Not required
- Appointment type
- Permanent - Positions are year-round.
- Supervisory status
- No
- Federal service type
- This job is in the Competitive Service
- Represented by a union
- No
- Drug test
- No
- Security clearance
- Other
- Position sensitivity and risk
- Financial disclosure required
- No
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Some jobs require to identify conflicts of interests.
- Announcement number
- 26-13028141
- Control number
- 879122100
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.
Makes simple sandwiches. Packs box lunches.
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.
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- This position is subject to the possibility of workdays on weekends and holidays, as well as, rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours.
- Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.
Skill to perform tasks with several steps and use judgment in the performance of sequential tasks.
Concentration is required to serve uniform individual portions and to avoid distractions, such as when several people ask for different items at the same time.
Simple arithmetic and the ability to read instructions is required.
Working knowledge of common sanitation procedures to prevent contamination.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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 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 .
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
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
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/18/2026 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your . Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
- Address
-
NSF Dahlgren
47402 Buse Rd
Bldg 467
Patuxent River, MD 20670
US
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/18/2026 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your . Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
- Address
-
NSF Dahlgren
47402 Buse Rd
Bldg 467
Patuxent River, MD 20670
US
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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