Food Service Worker A02
Department of the Navy
Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Duties
Tasks with several steps or sequences of tasks such as:
- 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 as necessary.
- Makes coffee in large urns according to the number of servings desired, with responsibility for timing and brewing.
- Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads such as fresh fruit, tossed green, tomato and lettuce, and lettuce wedges.
- Serves food in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in small dishes or glasses in prescribed quantities. Makes simple sandwiches. Packs box lunches.
- Maintains water and detergent levels in dishwasher; removes strainer pans, inspection doors, etc., for proper cleaning of dishwasher, inside and out; removes calcium deposits as required; and restores room to orderliness.
- May unload food from delivery trucks and move heavy garbage cans.
- May operate cash register and be responsible for own change fund.
- Provides World Class Customer service with an emphasis on courtesy.
- Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.
- Takes action to solve problems quickly.
- Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
- Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
- Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
- Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- This usually includes your resume and any documents named in the official announcement, such as transcripts, an SF-50, or a DD-214 where applicable.
- Review the announcement for the exact list before applying.
About this role
The Food Service Worker A02 position with the Department of the Navy is based in Twentynine Palms, California. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!. The role pays $18.03 per hour.
Day to day, the work involves serving food cafeteria-style to diners. 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 A02 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 A02 position with the Department of the Navy in Twentynine Palms, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $18.03 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Twentynine Palms, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on December 8, 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.