Posted: Jan 7, 2026
Job title: Food Service Worker in New Mexico at Federal government of the United States Company: Federal government of the United States Job description : Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to the Child Development Center on Holloman AFB in New Mexico. This is a flexible position (0-40 Hours Per Week).Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend may be needed as mission requires. Physical Effort: Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending for long periods of time. . Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/17/2025 to 08/18/2025 Salary $17.70 - $17.70 per hour NAF Pay Setting Rules Apply Pay scale & grade NA 2 Location Few vacancies in the following location: Holloman AFB, NM Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Intermittent - 0-40 hours per week Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory status No Security clearance Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit status Announcement number 25-5CFSYC798308 Control number 835457000 This job is open to Clarification from the agency Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section. Duties The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service within the Child and Youth Services Flight. The primary duties of this position include but are not limited to: Assists in preparation of meals in accordance with USAFA menu guidelines. Serves food family style. Sets up classroom food carts for meal and snack service delivers food to classrooms in appropriate timeframes. Sets up and operates dishwashers, performs preventive maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scours, and scrubs bowls, pots and pans. Performs heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings, exhaust hoods, under and behind kitchen equipment, washes floors and walls, refrigerators and freezers, and sanitizes garbage cans. May unload food from delivery trucks. Collects and transfers trash from work area to disposal area. Assembles meal items in quantity Portions food to each room based on number of children in attendance and required portion sizes. Distributes food substitutions to classrooms as needed for children with food allergies. Works cooperatively with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and appropriate meal services. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: Requirements Conditions of Employment This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position requires the incumbent to work shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position. This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases. This position requires the incumbent to meet the 3-year residency requirement to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and network access. Qualifications The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman AFB. USAJobs profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/18/2025 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must be able to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines. Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgement in sequencing tasks. Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, and for cleaning equipment and work area. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. Additional information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. This position is not included in a bargaining unit. Benefits Expected salary : $17.7 per hour Location : New Mexico Apply for the job now! Apply for this job