Food Service Worker (Expediter), NA-02
Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): Honolulu, Hawaii
Salary Range: $22.98 - $26.81 Per Hour
Job Summary: Serves as a Food Service Worker (Expediter) in the Snack Bar Department of the Hale Koa Hotel. The first cut-off date will be on 1/15/2026. Additional lists will be pulled after this first cut-off date at the request of the hiring manager. Local candidates will be reviewed first as PCS is not authorized. If determined that area of consideration is to be expanded, all candidates will be considered.
Major Duties:
- Works under general supervision. Higher graded employee or supervisor is available to provide guidance and instructions. Performance is observed on a periodic basis to assure compliance with instructions and established procedures. MAJOR DUTIES: The food service worker serves as a food service provider helping in the preparation, presentation and the serving or delivery of light food items offered for sale to patrons. He/she may perform any or all of the following tasks associated with food service work. a. Works behind the counter and sets up and/or replenishes food and hot/cold drink and specialty items, and the associated condiments, for a food service/snack bar operation. Prepares food displays in counter cases and other display units. Greets customers as they arrive at the service counter and takes orders. Weighs, or apportions the selected foods on plates, trays and/or bags. Receives guest orders, answers customer questions about offered food and drink items, records sales, receives cash/credit payment, and provides the correct change. Advises guest when order is ready and delivers the requested order. Assist guests through the service line. Secures funds, equipment, and food and beverage inventories as required. b. Serves light food items requiring little or no preparation time to patrons from a service cart at a beach side resort property location. Items sold may include hot dogs, chips, ice cream, shaved ice, pretzels, nachos, and cold refreshments. Replenishes cart as needed with supplies. Greets patrons in a friendly and professional demeanor. Takes orders. Receives money and gives changes. Sets up carts and supplies at the start and end of day. Follows proper sanitation procedures. Ensures cleanliness of work area. Is responsible for the security of funds, equipment, and food and beverage inventories. c. Performs expeditor duties by delivering food to customers or bringing out food to a service buffet area. d. Performs, a variety of duties incident to the maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation of the area to which assigned. Inspects and cleans counters and trays, outside tables for diners, washes utensils, and maintains cleanliness of the work and display areas. Sends/receives pans and utensils to/from the kitchen for the required cleaning and sanitation. Orders and/or aids in loading and unloading, stocking, or transporting items and supplies as necessary. Collects service trays after meals. Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Must have the ability to follow oral instructions, standard procedures, and know the sequence of tasks to complete assignment. Must have skill in doing tasks with several steps or using judgment in a sequence of tasks. Must have knowledge of portion sizes and concentration as needed to serve uniform individual portions and to avoid distraction. Must have knowledge of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals in order to takes orders and provide change; and determine the number of portions or meals required, or, how many servings a particular container will yield. Must know and observe simple food handling techniques, such as washing hands when handling food and not touching rims or cups. Must know and adhere to sanitation and safety standards and methods to clean areas and equipment. Must follow all safety rules, regulations, and procedures regarding food safety, sanitation and equipment use. Must have skill in communicating and dealing with guests in order to provide good customer service when taking orders and delivering food/drink items. RESPONSIBILITY: Complies with proper procedures, methods, dress, and hygiene codes. Responsible for the correct operation and care of equipment. Expected to work as scheduled, knowing what steps or sequence of steps are needed to complete work. Some judgment is used in maintaining established standards of sanitation, safety, and service. Is responsible for taking orders and providing the proper order and change. Is responsible for the safeguard of inventories and change fund/bank. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires light to moderate physical effort. May at times, lift and moves item weighing up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 40 pounds with assistance. Work requires constant standing and walking, reaching and stooping. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work area is often hot and noisy, and there is exposure to sun, minor cuts and bruises, burns and scalds. There is danger of slipping on floors which are wet from daily mopping or spilled food or beverages. NOTE: Employee is required to wear any personal protective equipment as applicable to their duties.
Qualifications: Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Experience or training that indicates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position consistent with acceptable practices of the trade including but not limited to: 1. Ability to work without more than normal supervision.2. Ability to keep things neat, clean, and in order. 3. Possess basic food preparation and handling techniques. 4. Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions. 5. Knowledge of basic sanitation principles. 6. Ability to use and maintain kitchen tools and equipment. 7. Must have knowledge of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals in order to takes orders and provide change; and determine the number of portions required.
How to Apply: You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # WENAFP42612861394. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on01/31/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12861394 Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site. To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status 2. Manually: A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 PM, Hawaii Standard Time to the Human Resources Office, on the closing date of this announcement.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-31