Job Overview
Employment Type
Internship
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Education Assistance
flexible schedule
Professional Development
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
The United States Air Force Academy, located in Colorado, is renowned for its commitment to developing future leaders in the Air Force and Space Force through rigorous academic and physical programs. Mitchell Hall Cadet Dining is a key facility within the academy that provides food services to cadets, staff, and associated programs. This establishment operates as a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) entity, responsible for morale, welfare, and recreation activities supporting the academy's mission. By leveraging a dedicated and skilled workforce, Mitchell Hall ensures that cadets receive nutritious meals in a supportive environment that fosters discipline, teamwork, and physical excellence.
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Job Requirements
- Complete 180 hours of internship over 15 weeks for spring or 10 weeks for summer
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution culinary program
- Must pass a background investigation with favorable results
- Must complete pre-employment physical
- Must be able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds
- Must meet the minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
- Must obtain a Food Handler's Certificate
- Must work an uncommon tour of duty
- Must comply with all eligibility and documentation requirements
- Must be able to provide REAL ID or authorized combination of identity documents
- Must be registered for Selective Service if male born after December 31, 1959
- Must complete employment verification (E-Verify)
- Must meet residency requirements or have installation approval
- Must satisfactorily meet pre-employment requirements prior to entrance on duty
Job Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution culinary program
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic for counting tables and servings
- Ability to learn food service sanitation standards and prevent contamination
- Ability to concentrate despite interruptions
- Ability to follow established task sequences with minimal supervision
- Ability to learn to use and maintain food service tools and equipment
- Ability to learn food service safety regulations and procedures
- Ability to read and understand signs, food names, and instructions
- Understanding of basic food handling techniques
- Skill to perform routine manual tasks involving few steps
- Understanding of personal hygiene standards and safe work procedures
- Ability to read and understand written materials such as schedules, safety sheets, menus, and recipes
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and walk for long periods
- Successful completion and favorable adjudication of background investigation (Tier 1)
Job Duties
- Produces all food products using standardized recipes to support established menus and time schedules
- Prepares box lunches in support of athletics, airmanship and related cadet programs
- Provides food service for breakfast, lunch and dinner to the cadet wing, customers, and children under the care of the Child Development and Youth programs
- Supports special programs such as theme dinners, buffets, banquets, balls, outside catering, and nutritional and health programs
- Maintains sanitary conditions of food service equipment and dining room before and after each meal
- Ensures compliance with the U.S. Department of Public Health Food Code
- Maintains hazard-free environment in compliance with AFOSH
- Sets up cafeteria lines, food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold foods
- Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving
- Cuts, shreds, slices, and dices fruits, vegetables, and produce
- Tosses salads and prepares dressing
- Makes cold sandwiches and packs box lunches
- Makes coffee, tea, and punches
- Sets up water stations
- Properly prepares foods as instructed
- Cleans assigned areas
- Returns soiled dishes and trays
- Operates dishwashing machine
- Scrapes, soaks, scours, and scrubs cooking utensils
- Unloads food and beverage deliveries
- Assists in unloading supply trucks and storing supplies
- Moves heavy garbage cans
- Utilizes safety and sanitation practices
- Uses and assures proper fit of required equipment and clothing
- Safely uses and maintains tools and equipment
- Interns assigned to various facilities including Mitchell Hall, Golf Course, Falcon Club, and Bowling Alley
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