Food Service Worker – Bowling
Department of the Navy
Summary
This position performs a variety of food service tasks preparing items that require little or no cooking. May also serve dishes cafeteria- or family-style as necessary. The incumbent serves as a Food Service Worker, providing assistance within the Food and Beverage department at snack bars, clubs or restaurants.
Duties
- Duties include but are not limited to: Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks; 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.
- Serves food cafeteria-style to diners.
- Serves tables family-style, by placing dishes of food on tables and refilling them as necessary.
- Makes coffee in large urns according to the number of servings desired, with the responsibility for timing and brewing.
- Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads such as fresh fruit, tossed greens, tomato and lettuce, and lettuce wedges.
- Plates food in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in small dishes or glasses in prescribed quantities.
- Makes simple sandwiches and packs box lunches.
- Maintains water and detergent levels in dishwasher; removes strainer pans, inspects doors, etc., for proper cleaning of dishwasher inside and out; removes calcium deposits as required; and restores room 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 or assigned by manager.
- Work involves light to moderate physical effort such as frequently lifting or moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds, constantly standing and walking, and occasionally lifting up to 45 pounds.
- Work areas are often uncomfortably warm and noisy.
- Workes are exposed to minor cuts, bruises, burns, and scalds.
- There is danger of slipping on wet floors.
- Some workers are exposed to extreme temperatures of hot kitchens and walk-in refrigerators.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable 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 If claiming Veteran’s Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.
About this role
The Food Service Worker – Bowling position with the Department of the Navy is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position performs a variety of food service tasks preparing items that require little or no cooking. The role pays $22.98 to $26.81 per hour.
Day to day, the role performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks; 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. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal food and retail service experience this Food Service Worker – Bowling position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Food Service Worker – Bowling position with the Department of the Navy in Honolulu, Hawaii, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $22.98 to $26.81 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 30, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.