- Position Title
- Food Service Worker
- Agency
- Defense Commissary Agency
- Announcement Number
- EUHU234379792863 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 5, 2024 to Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment
Do you meet the following? You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse, or unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, and foster child) under the age of 23 who: Resides with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the foreign area: AND, is in one of the following categories:
Have lost your eligibility for MSP or FMP due to declination or acceptance of a continuing position in the local commuting area; or
Are not eligible under FMP as the family member of a locally hired civilian or NAF employee whose duty station is in a foreign location; or
Are currently occupying an excepted service Sch A family member appointment with a DOD agency other than Army; AND,
Position you are applying to, is within the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station
NOTE: Family members of contractor employees are NOT eligible for an overseas family member appointment.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting:
a copy of your sponsor's permanent change of station orders, including:
- a statement authorizing you (the spouse/family member) to accompany your sponsor to the permanent duty station,
- the specific location to which the sponsor is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and
- the effective date of the permanent change of station
verification of the relationship (i.e., marriage certificate, certificate of live birth, etc.)
If your sponsor was locally hired in the overseas area, a statement from the local Human Resources office verifying you are the authorized dependent.
If you are currently employed by the federal government in an excepted service Schedule A family member position in an overseas location, you also need to include a copy of your most recent SF-50 reflecting in block 24 either a "0" or "3" AND block 34 should reflect a "2."
Do you meet the following? You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse, or unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, and foster child) under the age of 23 who: Resides with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the foreign area: AND, is in one of the following categories:
Have lost your eligibility for MSP or FMP due to declination or acceptance of a continuing position in the local commuting area; or
Are not eligible under FMP as the family member of a locally hired civilian or NAF employee whose duty station is in a foreign location; or
Are currently occupying an excepted service Sch A family member appointment with a DOD agency other than Army; AND,
Position you are applying to, is within the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station
NOTE: Family members of contractor employees are NOT eligible for an overseas family member appointment.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting:
a copy of your sponsor's permanent change of station orders, including:
- a statement authorizing you (the spouse/family member) to accompany your sponsor to the permanent duty station,
- the specific location to which the sponsor is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and
- the effective date of the permanent change of station
verification of the relationship (i.e., marriage certificate, certificate of live birth, etc.)
If your sponsor was locally hired in the overseas area, a statement from the local Human Resources office verifying you are the authorized dependent.
If you are currently employed by the federal government in an excepted service Schedule A family member position in an overseas location, you also need to include a copy of your most recent SF-50 reflecting in block 24 either a "0" or "3" AND block 34 should reflect a "2."
3.
Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse, or unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, and foster child) under the age of 23 who:
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting:
Are you eligible for Family Member Preference for Overseas Employment?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse, or unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, and foster child) under the age of 23 who:
- Resides with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the foreign area: AND,
- Have not accepted or declined a permanent position or a temporary position of one year or longer at the new duty station of the sponsor; AND,
- Position you are applying to, is within the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting:
- a copy of the sponsor's permanent change of station orders, including a statement authorizing the spouse/family member to accompany the sponsor to the permanent duty station, the specific location to which the sponsor is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and the effective date of the permanent change of station, and
- verification of the relationship (i.e., marriage certificate, certificate of live birth, etc.).
Are you eligible for Family Member Preference for Overseas Employment?
4.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are the spouse of an active duty U.S. Armed Forces service member and you meet the following conditions:
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of the service member's permanent change of station orders, including a statement authorizing the spouse to accompany the member to the permanent duty station (if the spouse is not listed on the orders, then a command sponsorship letter must be submitted), the specific location to which the member is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and the effective date of the permanent change of station; AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
Are you eligible for Military Spouse Preference for Overseas Employment?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are the spouse of an active duty U.S. Armed Forces service member and you meet the following conditions:
- You and the sponsor were married prior to the relocation (before the Permanent Change of Station (PCS)); AND,
- You have arrived at the overseas duty station identified on the PCS orders; AND,
- Since the relocation, you have not accepted or declined a permanent position at the new duty station of the sponsor; AND,
- You are among the best qualified; AND,
- Position you are applying to, is within the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of the service member's permanent change of station orders, including a statement authorizing the spouse to accompany the member to the permanent duty station (if the spouse is not listed on the orders, then a command sponsorship letter must be submitted), the specific location to which the member is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and the effective date of the permanent change of station; AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
Are you eligible for Military Spouse Preference for Overseas Employment?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
Work requires light to moderate physical effort. Workers are subject to continuous walking, standing, bending, pushing and pulling; may be required to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment; frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds; lift heavier items with assistance. Are you willing and able to do the physical work to meet work requirements?
2.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Are you willing and able to work an assigned shift to meet work requirements?
3.
The work is normally performed in deli or bakery area where some temperatures may be uncomfortable. Areas are well lighted, but there may be dangers of slipping on floors, exposure to hot surfaces and liquids, sharp cutting utensils, and extreme temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators or frozen food units. Are you willing and able to perform the work condition to meet work requirements?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Food Service Worker position with the Defense Commissary Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Food Service Worker duties without more than normal supervision.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Prepare food to be used in display units and counter cases.
3.
Prepare salads, preserved foods, and other delicacies as instructed.
4.
Follow established steps and sequences to complete assigned work.
5.
Interpret specific instructions for completion of special tasks or unusual work situations.
6.
For each response of "E" above, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Present and serve a variety of specialty meats.
8.
Advise customers on various uses for deli items.
9.
Measures and mixes ingredients as directed.
10.
Store grocery stock in appropriate areas.
11.
For each response of "E" above, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Clean areas and equipment following prescribed sanitation methods.
13.
Clean area counters and food trays.
14.
Perform recurring tasks involving several procedures or steps.
15.
For each response of "E" above, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Ability to perform general cleanliness and maintenance duties.
17.
Inspect and clean food service equipment.
18.
Receives shipment and unload trucks.
19.
Operate common kitchen equipment used in food preparation.
20.
For each response of "E" above, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Prepare hot/cold sandwiches for customers, using available ingredients.
22.
Assemble a variety of food trays in an attractive manner according to customer requests.
23.
Assist in preparing breads, rolls, pastries, or cakes.
24.
Assist in decorating cakes and pastries according to customer requests.
25.
For each response of "E" above, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Greet Customers as they arrive at service counter.
27.
Take special and unusual food order requests from customers.
28.
Answer customer questions about specialty foods (example: prices or availability).
29.
Take payments and make change for customers.
30.
For each response of "E" above, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
31.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.