Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

• ets up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, condiments, and cold menu items (e.g. salad, dessert, bread, and cold beverages) on a serving line. Removes dishes and trays from tables.
• Operates, breaks down, and cleans all electrical equipment for food preparation.
• Cleans kitchen equipment (e.g. worktables, sinks, and refrigerators).
• Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses, and silverware in dishwashing area.
• Loads and operates dishwashers and stores clean dishes, glasses, and silverware.
• Washes tables and counters, vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors, cleans windows, washes walls, and cleans and sanitizes trash cans.
• Sorts, washes, peels, and cuts fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Uses POS system to enter customer orders; collects money and operates a cash register.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions and do simple tasks that are easily learned. A certain degree of manual skill is required in moving carts and in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must know simple food handling techniques to meet sanitation and safety standards.
• Ability to perform simple math with addition and subtraction.
• Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted; occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing more than 20 pounds with assistance.
• Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, and bending is required.
• Uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity are created by steam and heat from cooling and dishwashing.
• Area is usually noisy and there is a danger of slipping on wet floors or where food or beverage has been dropped.
• Exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezer units.

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must be able to obtain Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Must complete a Physical Examination within 60 days of hire.
• This position requires shift work including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

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, 12/08/2024

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:

• No previous experience required.
• Ability to read and understand written material and be able to follow simple oral instructions.
• Ability to perform simple math with addition and subtraction.
• Must be able to use hand tools for cleaning, and operate simple machines.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally over 20 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, and bend for long periods of time.
• Must be able to obtain Food Handler's Certificate.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.