As the DFAC Manager, you shall oversee all food service operations in their respective DFAC, 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, chefs, dining room coordinators, food service specialists, food inventory control, all facility and equipment maintenance, and catering. Coordinates with COTR and Menu Advisory Board for menu planning. 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. Oversees catering of special events. Coordinates activities of workers engaged in keeping business records, collecting, and paying, ordering, or purchasing supplies, and delivery of foodstuffs. Tracks project cost centers and prepares project reports for management, customer, or others. Approves and processes invoices for vendors and assigns project costs to proper accounts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Receives authority from and reports directly to the Site Manager and is responsible for all aspects of high-quality food operations including procurement, delivery, preparation and serving
Review and submit inventory count utilizing inventory sheets provided by the Government.
Ensure each Production Log is signed and filled out accurately IAW AFMAN 34-240 and submit a copy to Facility Manager/COR.
Review and submit inventory count utilizing inventory sheets provided by the government
Develops and implements a comprehensive food operation plan that incorporates movement from current DFAC operations to cafeteria style delivery
Responsible for managing assigned USN and OCN personnel associated with food operations to the respective DFAC.
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 PMO staff to ensure responsiveness and high customer satisfaction
Ability to design and manage food service operations including food menu preparation, menu planning, catering services and overall food service management
Solid financial knowledge regarding food cost, transportation, and labor
Demonstrated knowledge of logistics as it pertains to perishable and non-perishable food items
Demonstrated ability and comfort with technical writing and presentation
Determines staffing requirements for U.S. nationals, local nationals, (LNs), and/or other country nationals (OCNs)
Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, and retains food service employees
Oversee food service personnel processes and procedures. Establishes standards for food service personnel performance and customer service
Coordinates daily with Program Manager, Operations Manager and Site Operations Managers
Oversees daily, weekly, and monthly menu preparations for all food service locations. Obtains input and approves meal nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs
Coordinates menu preparation with DFAC sites and client support staff
Establishes and enforces nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards
Estimates food and beverage consumption at each facility and develops 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
Manages international subcontracted buyers to procure fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, canned/dry good, frozen food, beverages, equipment, and consumable supplies
Investigates and resolves complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
Monitors budgets and payroll records. Reviews financial transactions for compliance with authorized and budgeted expenditures
Manages team of equipment maintenance personnel responsible for food equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, forklifts, ovens, stoves, cooking pots, shelving, tables, chairs, utensils
Monitors compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, food shipment and delivery and building maintenance in dining facilities
Monitors employee liquor consumption for conformance with regulations.
Monitors food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing for compliance with food handling standards
Schedules facility use or event catering services such as banquets or receptions. Negotiates details of arrangements with clients
Tests cooked food by taste and smell for maximum palatability and flavor conformity
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art Degree in food management, or five years of military food service experience in the grade of E-6 or above may be substituted for the three years of management experience.
Fluent written and spoken English required
Requires five (5) years of food services experience within the past ten (10) 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 5 years progressively responsible life support operational management experience with minimum five years' experience in large facilities supporting 500+ persons
Experience in OCONUS environments, is particularly desirable
Professional experience in Middle East highly desirable (or any other Islamic nation)
LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:
Must possess a SERVSAFE certification or obtain the certification prior to beginning employment
US Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Demonstrated staff management, project 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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