Food Service Worker (Barista)

Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR - Rickenbackers Cafe and Bar.

This position is guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours but can be scheduled to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Physical Effort: Requires frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing over 25 pounds. Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending. Use of a ladder/step stool, powered cleaning equipment may be required.

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Duties

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• Prepares hot beverages such as cappuccinos, brewed coffees, lattes, espressos, hot chocolate and etc. by selecting proper ingredients and following recipes.
• Serves mixed beverages such as iced coffees, fruit drinks, smoothies and etc. by selecting proper ingredients and following recipes.
• Serves other cold beverages and food items such as soda, juice, cookies, muffins, pastries and etc.
• Receives payment, operates cash register, and makes and returns change to patrons.
• Sets up/cleans tables for customers and replenishes condiment items and stocks as necessary. Also performs cleaning tasks.
• Assists with inventories, identifies items for re-ordering.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen OR a non-U.S. citizen with 3+ years of U.S. residency.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate/Training.

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, 08/24/2026

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:

Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions. Ability to use hand tools for cleaning, and to operate simple machines. Skill in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgement in sequencing tasks. Knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, and for cleaning simple 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.
• 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.

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.

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