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Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
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Summary
This position will be assigned to the Club on Pittsburgh Air Reserve Base, Pennsylvania.
The purpose of this position is to perform the cooking of a wide variety of menu items.
The position is a flexible position, which means you are not eligible for benefits and are not guaranteed hours every week but can work up to 40 hrs.
Position requires working irregular schedules, to include weekends, holidays, and all shifts.
Learn more about this agency
Summary
This position will be assigned to the Club on Pittsburgh Air Reserve Base, Pennsylvania.
The purpose of this position is to perform the cooking of a wide variety of menu items.
The position is a flexible position, which means you are not eligible for benefits and are not guaranteed hours every week but can work up to 40 hrs.
Position requires working irregular schedules, to include weekends, holidays, and all shifts.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/19/2026 to 07/20/2026
Salary $21.63 - $22.53 per hour Pay scale & grade NA 6
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Greater Pittsburgh Airport, PA
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Intermittent Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number 26-9JFSV298852SR Control number 869959800
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
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
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Applicants will be reviewed and referred every two weeks until the close of this announcement.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965616
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) 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, 07/20/2026
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:
Must 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. Must be able to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Must 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. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate and/or complete food handlers training.
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.
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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
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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 employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
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:
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
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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 07/20/2026 to receive consideration.
You can submit your application at any time. The hiring manager may review applicants periodically throughout the announcement period. This job announcement may close earlier if qualified applicant(s) are selected.
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
AF Reserve Command NAF HR Office
Email afsva.svirf.afrcnafhr@us.af.mil Address Pittsburgh Sustainment Services Flight
AFSVC/VIRF AFRC HR
2261 Hughes Ave, Suite 156
Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9852
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
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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 employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
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:
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
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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 07/20/2026 to receive consideration.
You can submit your application at any time. The hiring manager may review applicants periodically throughout the announcement period. This job announcement may close earlier if qualified applicant(s) are selected.
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
AF Reserve Command NAF HR Office
Email afsva.svirf.afrcnafhr@us.af.mil Address Pittsburgh Sustainment Services Flight
AFSVC/VIRF AFRC HR
2261 Hughes Ave, Suite 156
Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9852
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
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Greater Pittsburgh Airport, Pennsylvania is located a few miles from the "Steel City" or "City of Bridges," Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - named for its more than 300 steel-related businesses and 446 bridges. We have it all: an oasis downtown with 36 acres of trees (Point State Park) to 3 major sporting arenas (Heinz Field/Steelers, PNC Park/Pirates, PPG Paints Arena/Penguins) to a cultural district with theaters and museums, framed at the convergence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, makes for a skyline that has no rival. A city rich with history, a tradition of winning, and a spirit of innovation!
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Agency contact information
AF Reserve Command NAF HR Office
Email afsva.svirf.afrcnafhr@us.af.mil Address Pittsburgh Sustainment Services Flight
AFSVC/VIRF AFRC HR
2261 Hughes Ave, Suite 156
Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9852
US
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Learn more about what its like to work at Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
https://www.pittsburgh.afrc.af.mil
Summary
This position will be assigned to the Club on Pittsburgh Air Reserve Base, Pennsylvania.
The purpose of this position is to perform the cooking of a wide variety of menu items.
The position is a flexible position, which means you are not eligible for benefits and are not guaranteed hours every week but can work up to 40 hrs.
Position requires working irregular schedules, to include weekends, holidays, and all shifts.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/19/2026 to 07/20/2026
Salary $21.63 - $22.53 per hour Pay scale & grade NA 6
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Greater Pittsburgh Airport, PA
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Intermittent Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number 26-9JFSV298852SR Control number 869959800
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