Food Service (Student Intern)

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Mitchell Hall Cadet Dining, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does include benefits. Complete 180 hours of internship over 15 weeks for spring and 10 weeks for summer. Candidate must be current enrolled in accredited educational institution culinary program. .

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, 10/24/2025 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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: Students must be current enrolled in accredited educational institution culinary program. Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count number of tables/trays required, to determine number of servings a container will yield, and to count change when required to perform cashier duties. Ability to learn knowledge of food service sanitation standards including procedures to prevent contamination, spoilage, and waste. Ability to concentrate on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions. Ability to do tasks with several steps and to follow established sequence of tasks without more than normal supervision. Ability to learn to use and maintain food service tools and equipment such as knives, mechanical dishwasher, and powered cleaning equipment. Ability to learn food service safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to read and understand simple signs, names of food items, and instructions. Have an understanding of basic food handling techniques. They have skill and knowledge to perform routine manual tasks involving few steps. Have an understanding of personal hygiene standards and safe work procedures such as wearing a hairnet and a clean uniform daily, stacking dishes carefully to avoid mishaps, and wiping up spilled food or liquid promptly to prevent falls. Have the knowledge to read and understand written material such as time and duty schedules, safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals, menus, recipes, and basic work instructions. Have knowledge of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals. Applicant must be able to stand, stoop, bend and walk for long periods of time. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 level) is required. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: