Food and Beverage Attendant (Snack Bar) NA-02

Summary

This position is located at the Peak but may fill other vacancies in the Business Recreation Division.

This position is for Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum, New York. FMWR includes Child and Youth Services, Business Recreation, and Support Services, which enable Soldier readiness, support the resilience and well-being of Soldiers and Families.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will NOT be paid.
  
  

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.



Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

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• Prepares a variety of short-order fast food items, slices vegetables, and serves food and alcoholic beverages to patrons. May also operate a mobile food cart for deliveries.
• Takes customer orders, operates a cash register, accepts cash and charge payments, and completes a daily cash report at the end of each shift.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, including tables, floors, walls, and equipment, while following all safety and housekeeping rules.
• Orders food items and supplies, receives and properly stores deliveries, and coordinates food and beverage needs for special events.
  
  

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Light to heavy physical effort is required.
• Frequently lifts and moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds.
• Incumbent must have the mental, physical, oral, and audio ability to perform all of the duties of this job in both a satisfactory and safe manner.
• There are requirements to walk, stoop, bend, pull, push, and reach, frequently and to stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to work on ladders and use power cleaning equipment.
• May be exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, and hot working surfaces and extreme temperature changes when entering walk in refrigerators or freezing units.
• There is a danger of falling from a ladder, of slipping on a floor where food or beverages have been spilled.
• May work indoors in normal indoor kitchen and dining room conditions and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions running a food cart.
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
• Must meet state/local age requirements at the time of appointment if serving alcoholic beverages.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with Army Regulation 215-3.
• This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI background investigation.
• A physical examination, arranged by the employer, is required prior to employment.
• Must be willing to accept intermittent, on-call employment.
• Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
• Work schedule will be irregular. The incumbent will be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays, and/or unique events.
  
  

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• meet state/local age (18) requirements for the serving of alcoholic beverages by the Projected appointment date of 1/29/2026, AND
• ability to work without more than normal supervision, AND
• ability to keep your work area clean, neat and in order, AND
• experience applying basic food preparation and handling techniques, AND
• ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions, AND
• be familiar with basic sanitization principles, AND
• ability to use and maintain kitchen tools and equipment, AND
• ability to stand, stoop, bend, pull, push and reach for long periods of time, AND
• ability to regularly lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This is a Standing Register job announcement creating a pool of qualified applicants. Candidates will be referred to hiring officials as positions become available.

• To be considered in the first round of applicants, please apply by 1/6/2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. We will consider applications received after this date on an as-needed basis.
  
  

Area of Consideration

This job is open to U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who meet these requirements:

• You must live within 100 miles of Fort Drum, NY., AND
• If you are a Non-U.S. National, you must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. Territory for at least three years in a row right before starting this job.
  
  

Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) are included in this area of consideration.

Manual Application Option

• If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
• Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00 p.m. EST by Initial Cut-Off date to receive first consideration but no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on 03/31/2026 to ensure timely processing.
• Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
  
  

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is NOT in the Government's interest.
  
  

Allowances and Differentials

• This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
  
  

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
  
  

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  
  

Discover Your Path to Success

• Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
• Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
• Click this URL to view the kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf.
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.

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Required Documents

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About Your Resume

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
  
  

Required Documents

• Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
• Resume
• Documents (e.g., resumes & education) in a foreign language must be provided in English at the time of application.
• Please do NOT submit inappropriate information (e.g., classified information, a photograph, or illicit or lewd content) in your application package. This is an automatic disqualifier, and your application package will NOT be considered.
  
  

Other Accepted Documents

• Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• PCS Orders
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  
  

How to Apply

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You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.

• Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O2NAFBN-26-12854701. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 03/31/2026 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 IncludePersonal 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/12854701.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us.
• To verify of 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.
  
  

Agency contact information

Fort Drum NAF HR Office

Phone 315-772-4209 Email usarmy.drum.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf@army.mil Address BN-NAF-W0XQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT DRUM

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Drum, NY 13602

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Next steps

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• Application Review
• Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
• If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
• If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.
• As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email.
• Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.
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We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application!