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Summary
About the position This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF and will be assigned to the Youth Center. This position is considered Flex NTE 21 AUG 2026. Appointment is on a limited term basis and may be terminated earlier if the condition that requires it ceases to exist.
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Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates: 04/08/2026 to 04/20/2026
Salary: $21.47 - $21.47 per hour
Pay scale & grade: NA 6
Location: Few vacancies in the following location Dyess AFB TX
Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Appointment type: Summer Work schedule: Intermittent Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None
Job family Series: 7404 Cooking Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: No Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk Trust determination process: Suitability, Fitness, Financial disclosure Bargaining unit status: No
Announcement number: 26-4XFSY0251046R Control number: 864460700
This job is open to
Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency Please see the Who May Apply section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Help. Performs duties which include but are not limited to the following:
III. CONTROLS OVER WORK Receives assignments from the supervisors worksheet, standardized recipes, or from general oral or written instructions. Supervisor checks work and is available for preparation of special menu items.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov
View Questionnaire: 12932748
Requirements
Help Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Qualifications
Who May Apply Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preferences and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 04/20/2026.
Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse Widow Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience Have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Be able to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Have knowledge of procedures to order, issue, and store food. Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club, or similar food activity. Be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds. Be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate and/or complete food handlers training. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 Background Check. This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations (this includes annual influenza vaccinations) and be free of all communicable diseases. This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical. This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training to include Food Handlers certification within specified time from date of hire or assignment to position.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position Does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installations decision on the 3-year residency requirement. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund NAF position carrying out Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
Expand / Hide additional information 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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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the positions qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying; errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
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Required documents
Required Documents
Help Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.). The below documents are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement.
Reference 2 Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Diploma / GED Disability Letter VA License Reference 2 Other 2 PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice / RIF / SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package (to include supplemental documents) may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
Help To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 04/20/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, 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 be included with your application package. 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 in order 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. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php#title=Applicant
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://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status
Agency contact information
Dyess NAF HR Office Phone: 325-696-2397 Email: 7.fss.naf.human.resource.office@us.af.mil Address: Dyess Child and Youth Services Flight 7 FSS FSCN 217 Fifth Street Bldg 7402 Dyess AFB TX 79607-1525 US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process as your application status updates/changes; you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance: Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request
Required Documents
Help Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.). The below documents are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement.
Reference 2 Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Diploma / GED Disability Letter VA License Reference 2 Other 2 PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice / RIF / SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package (to include supplemental documents) may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
Help To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 04/20/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, 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 be included with your application package. 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 in order 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. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php#title=Applicant
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://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status
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Agency contact information
Dyess NAF HR Office Phone: 325-696-2397 Email: 7.fss.naf.human.resource.office@us.af.mil Address: Dyess Child and Youth Services Flight 7 FSS FSCN 217 Fifth Street Bldg 7402 Dyess AFB TX 79607-1525 US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process as your application status updates/changes; you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Expand / Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance: Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request
Air Force Global Strike Command
Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).
Abilene is recognized for the communitys support of Dyess Air Force Base. Its a family-oriented community. The City of Abilene, Texas is located approximately 180 miles due west of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Were situated in west central Texas near the geographic center of the state.
Abilene is known for a vibrant downtown featuring small businesses, the Abilene Civic Center, The Grace Museum, Center for Contemporary Arts, National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature, the beautifully restored Paramount Theatre, and our newest designation as The Storybook Capital of Texas-featuring classic storybook character sculptures around almost every corner.
With prime land and scenic lakes, the Big Country boasts a solid reputation for hunting and fishing. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy playing around on one of several.
Employees will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, bowling center, club, swimming pools, and other activities.
Agency contact information
Dyess NAF HR Office Phone: 325-696-2397 Email: 7.fss.naf.human.resource.office@us.af.mil Address: Dyess Child and Youth Services Flight 7 FSS FSCN 217 Fifth Street Bldg 7402 Dyess AFB TX 79607-1525 US
Summary
About the position This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF and will be assigned to the Youth Center. This position is considered Flex NTE 21 AUG 2026. Appointment is on a limited term basis and may be terminated earlier if the condition that requires it ceases to exist.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates: 04/08/2026 to 04/20/2026
Salary: $21.47 - $21.47 per hour
Pay scale & grade: NA 6
Location: Few vacancies in the following location Dyess AFB TX
Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Appointment type: Summer Work schedule: Intermittent Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None
Job family Series: 7404 Cooking Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: No Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk Trust determination process: Suitability, Fitness, Financial disclosure Bargaining unit status: No
Announcement number: 26-4XFSY0251046R Control number: 864460700
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