Assistant Food Preparation Specialist

Summary

This is a full-time position with the Marshal's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Monday, 11/09/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

Duties

One-year temporary appointment with possible extension. The Assistant Food Preparation Specialist assists the Chef/Food Preparation Supervisor and Assistant Chef in preparing for luncheons, dinners, receptions and other special functions held at the Court. Assists in the care of all dining facilities/materials including related property and materials located in the Supreme Court Building (exclusive of the public cafeteria); assists in or assumes independent responsibility for the preparation of food items and event service requirements; deals with caterers, musicians, entertainers, florists, and vendors; assists in the selection and purchase of food items as required. Provides cleaning of assigned dining areas and related property and materials; maintains records, ensures equipment is maintained in proper working condition; conducts annual and other inventories as required. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and evaluation

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13093488

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

How to apply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 11/09/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Required documents

The following documents are required: A cover letter A resume

Additional information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.