As the Manager - Grab-N-Go (Alternate), you will assist all food service operations in their respective facility, including subcontractors' duties to meet the performance requirements and standards herein and be available during DFAC operating hours. This includes, but is not limited to, food service specialists, food inventory control, and all facility and equipment maintenance. Ensures all meals follow AFCENT Food Service Production Logs. Is responsible for the direction, management, and preparation of, and cooking, serving of all types of food served or prepared by establishment. Ensures that food preparation standards are met. Coordinates activities of workers engaged in delivery of foodstuffs. Prepares project reports for management, customer, or others. Approves and processes invoices for vendors and assigns project costs to proper accounts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide hot or cold "grab and go" foods 24/7 at either of two (2) Grab N Go facilities.
Inspect the quality and appearance of food prior to the start of each peak traffic or meal period, and as frequently as necessary for the duration of the serving period
Foods will be appropriately labeled. The Contractor will develop creative displays and attractive garnishes in each serving area
Prepare food items to ensure optimum freshness, flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value and maintain food at proper temperature
Attractive food wrappings are to be used as needed to protect freshness of food
Review and submit inventory count utilizing inventory sheets provided by the Government.
Responsible for managing assigned USN and OCN personnel associated with food operations to the respective facility.
Uses, develops, and applies industry standard and proven best practice methodologies to ensure continued performance improvement of all food related activities and delivery of timely and high- quality services.
Ensure waste is minimal through proper forecasting and progressive cooking standards.
Familiar with Tri-Service Food Code and or other applicable regulations for Air Force food service operations. Works collaboratively with the Site Manager and Grab N Go Manager to ensure responsiveness and high customer satisfaction
Ability to manage food service operations including food menu preparation, menu planning, and overall food service management
Demonstrated knowledge of logistics as it pertains to perishable and non-perishable food items
Demonstrated ability and comfort with technical writing and presentation
Determines scheduling requirements for U.S. nationals and other country nationals (OCNs)
Manage ordering process, assemble, and pack all meal components for pickup by units authorized to receive Flight/Ground Support Meals
Trains and retains food service employees
Coordinates daily with the Grab N Go Manager
Assists in overseeing daily, weekly, and monthly menu preparations for all food service locations. Obtains input and approves meal nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs
Assists with establishing and enforcing nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards
Assists with estimating food and beverage consumption at each facility and developing procurement solution anticipating amounts of food and beverages to be purchased on regular basis
Overseas arrival or food stuff at each facility
Coordinates with Logistics for successful movement of food by ground and air as needed
Schedules and receives food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Investigates and resolves complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
Monitors compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, food shipment and delivery and building maintenance
Monitors employee liquor consumption for conformance with regulations.
Monitors food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing for compliance with food handling standards
Tests cooked food by taste and smell for maximum palatability and flavor conformity
Assist with other facilities or departments as needed to ensure mission success
Meet and Escort OCN's from Front Gate to work assignment area at the beginning of shift
Escort OCN's from work assignment area to Front Gate at the end of shift
Assist with other Escort duties as needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree in the food management industry, or four years of military food service experience in the grade of E-5 or above.
Requires two (2) years of food services experience within the past five (5) years. At least three (3) years supervisory experience at the unit manager or assistance manager level, of which all three years shall have been in managing cafeteria style or multi‐entrée operations providing complete meal services (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Minimum 2 years' experience with oversees facilities/life support operations.
Experience in OCONUS environments, is particularly desirable
Professional experience in Middle East highly desirable (or any other Islamic nation)
Fluent written and spoken English required
LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:
Must possess a SERVSAFE certification or obtain the certification prior to beginning employment
US Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Demonstrated staff management and food services mission/contract fulfillment
Familiar with, Tri-Service Food Code and or other applicable regulations for Air Force food service operations
Excellent oral and written presentation skills with strong analytical and problem- solving abilities. Demonstrated staff management, project management, and life support mission/contract fulfillment
TRAVEL: 100% in a deployed location
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust/NACI
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