Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

The purpose of this position is to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages from a full-service coffee operation and perform a variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service areas.

• Operates a full-service coffee bar. Prepares a variety of hot and cold beverages such as brewed coffee, mocha, latte, espresso, cappuccino, chai, hot chocolate, blended iced drinks, fruit smoothies etc., by selecting proper ingredients and following set recipes for each individual variation of drink.
• Sets up and maintains work area in a neat and clean manner. Cleans seating area tables and replenishes condiment station as necessary. Operates dishwasher. Performs heavy duty cleaning tasks as required in the work area (floors, walls, ceilings).
• Opens and closes facility following set procedures. Sets up work area for operation and obtains cash bank. Completes necessary documentation for cash funds accountability.
• Assists with inventories and identifies items for re-ordering. Trains new employee as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12946261

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical with favorable results.
• This position is open to applicants on PCS orders to the UK (military or civilian) or hold a current UK work Visa.
• This position may be subject to shift work: evenings, nights, weekends and Holidays.
• Must be able to obtain Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/23/2026

The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement:

• Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.
• Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.
• Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK.
• Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must have experience that demonstrates the ability to prepare coffee beverages for retail sale and identify correct proportions and mixtures to use in preparing beverages.
• Must be able to follow simple recipe cards.
• Must be able to follow simple written and oral instructions, be able to use hand tools for cleaning, and operate simple machines.
• Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and use judgment in sequencing tasks.
• Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, cleaning equipment and work area.
• Must be able to communicate with customers and possess skill in dealing with the public.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
• Must be able to continuously stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of suitability and fitness for the position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.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 is made that you have inflated your 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.

The documents you are required to submit 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, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

• PSC Orders or UK Work Visa (for UK Work Visa please upload Share Code obtained through UK.GOV)
• 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
• PSC Orders or UK Work Visa (for UK Work Visa please upload Share Code obtained through UK.GOV)
• 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 eligibility to apply. 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 person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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