Galley Supervisor - Diego Garcia

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Galley Supervisor to support a US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The supervisor oversees daily food service operations in contracted Dining Facility (DFAC) environments, providing leadership, supervision, technical guidance, training and quality assurance so that meals meet contract requirements, military standards, food safety regulations and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight of DFAC food service operations, including food preparation, meal service, sanitation and facility operations.
• Supervise staffing, scheduling and execution of daily requirements, and oversee large-volume meal preparation with quality and timely service.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, technical manuals and food service standards, and with nutrition and health promotion standards (AR 40-25, AR 600-60, PAM 600-24).
• Oversee food safety and inspection programs (AR 40-656, 657, 660, DOD recall system, TB MED 263, TB 530).
• Mentor DFAC staff on food preparation, sanitation, safety and customer service, and assist with planning and scheduling.
• Maintain documentation, reports and records, and respond to changing operational demands.

Required profile

• At least two years of experience in a food service supervisory or management role, preferably with Navy or military food service.
• High school diploma or equivalent; demonstrated experience supervising food prep, meal service, sanitation and quality control.
• Valid passport valid for at least one year at hire, country visa as required, and ability to pass contract medical requirements and obtain facility credentials.
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend English; international travel required.
• Preferred: prior experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multinational workforce, a valid driver's license, ServSafe certification, and experience with overseas deployments and government contracting.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and equipment handling.

The position is on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, a remote overseas location with possible evening, weekend and holiday shifts, and physical demands including lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.