Food Service Worker (Main Galley)

Department of the Navy

Kings Bay, Georgia Intermittent $19 – $22 Closes Jun 28, 2026

Summary

This position is located at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, Galley Program. Incumbent performs semi-skilled and routine food service tasks in support of the Galley Program. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual tasks in food preparation in food service areas that require light to moderate physical effort. This is a flex temporary position without benefits (0-40 hours per week based on program needs)

Duties

  • In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
  • MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform duties as such short order grill cook and/or assist the cook in the preparation of lunch or dinner meals.
  • Perform a limited variety of tasks, such as grilling foods to order, i.e., hamburgers, pancakes, bacon, eggs, etc.
  • Select food items to be services and ensure their freshness.
  • Take direct customer orders or ticket orders from waitresses ensuring items are cooked to order, served using authorized portion controls and temperature and turning to avoid burning.
  • Assist/or prepare simple items such as sandwiches, soups, salads.
  • Measure and weighs ingredients according to simple recipes or as directed.
  • Place cooked food on serving dishes, steam or food carts.
  • Ensure group orders are served simultaneously.
  • Keep grills, stoves, refrigerators and working areas in a neat and clean manner in accordance with safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Notify supervisors of items needed in order to maintain stock.
  • May be required to assist in taking inventory.
  • May be required to collect money, operate a cash register and prepare necessary documentation for cash fund accountability.
  • May be required to occasionally perform other duties within the facility.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

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, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Benefits

Although this position offer does not include benefits to flex employees, there are numerous perks to being a flex employee. Below are just a few of those perks you will be able to benefit from: Flexible Schedule – You are scheduled based on mission needs and your availability. Employee Assistance Program EAP – A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees, members of your family, whether in your household or not, offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support. Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants Pools, Base libraries and more!

Discounted Tickets and Travel options and outdoor recreation rentals! Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange! Access to professional development resources!

Required Documents

  • The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume – limited to two pages, must use Time New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume – https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
  • Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.
  • APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.
  • Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process.
  • Individuals can claim the following preferences: 1.
  • Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
  • To claim this preference, you MUST: -Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL. 2.
  • Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S.
  • Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty.
  • The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above.
  • MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
  • To claim this preference, you MUST: -Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND -If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS. 3.
  • Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified.
  • Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.
  • To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST: -Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND -Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc) To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST: -Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND -Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc). ***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above.
  • Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

About this role

The Food Service Worker (Main Galley) position with the Department of the Navy is based in Kings Bay, Georgia. This position is located at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, Galley Program. The role pays $19.08 to $22.27 per hour.

Day to day, the work involves in order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. 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 (Main Galley) position requires. It is graded at NF-03, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Food Service Worker (Main Galley) position with the Department of the Navy in Kings Bay, Georgia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $19.08 to $22.27 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Kings Bay, Georgia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 28, 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.

Job Details

Department Department of the Navy
Job Type Intermittent
Location Kings Bay, Georgia
Salary $19 – $22
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jun 28, 2026
Posted Jun 18, 2026
Source ID KB-26-12990280
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