Assistant Manager Food Service Operation

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago is seeking an Assistant Manager for Food Service Operations at the Great Lakes galleys. You will supervise 20–100 staff, ensure meals meet contract standards, and uphold sanitary dining areas across shifts, including PM and AM schedules.

The role requires 2 years of college or equivalent experience, 5+ years in food service, and ServSafe certification. A reliable vehicle and a valid REAL ID are expected due to travel and Navy base access.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in food service operations.
• Must pass ServSafe exam and maintain qualification.
• Must be able to manage an hourly workforce of 20–100.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals are prepared and served per contract requirements.
• Inspect dining areas, galley, equipment; maintain cleanliness.
• Train and supervise new hires.
• Prepare daily work assignments for staff.
• Lead and develop talent; support project initiatives.
• Resolve problems; conduct research and report findings.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Staff management

Food service operations

Education

Two years of college education or experience equivalency

Job description

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: ASSIS016620

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $46,200 USD to $69,375 USD

Locations

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Naval Station Great Lakes
Great Lakes, IL 60088, USA

Description

The Assistant Manager Food Service Operations is responsible for food service operations at assigned galleys. This includes ensuring dining areas, equipment and utensils are clean and sanitary at all times and food is properly prepared and served. Provides supervision, work direction and guidance to between 20-100 food service workers and temporary workforce staff on a daily basis.

We are currently looking fill a PM shift (12:00pm-9:00pm) with 2 consecutive days off each week. We also have an AM shift (3:30am-12:30pm) with 2 consecutive days off each week.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

Implements organization’s goals, may provide input into strategic goals for Goodwill Great Lakes food service operations. Conducts research, evaluates data, and reports on findings, supporting the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs. Has familiarity with the Goodwill Great Lakes food service operations budget, may provide input into spending decisions, particularly as pertains to vendors, systems, and projects. Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 12 months – 2 years.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Ensures the assigned meal is properly prepared and served in accordance to all contract requirements.
• Inspect all work areas prior to the beginning of the meal, during the meal, and prior to securing at the end of each shift. Ensures all dining areas, galley, equipment and utensils are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times by visually inspecting each area.
• Train and supervise new hires.
• Train and supervise assigned employees in all areas of food service.
• Prepare the daily work assignment for all employees.
• Completes all required documents and forms accurately in a timely manner.
• Leading and Developing Talent: May partner with coworkers to advance their development.
• Project and Change Management: May serve as a team member, or subject matter expert, for formal or department projects. Contributes ideas and helps develop solutions, while balancing demands of project work and routine job responsibilities. Engages effectively in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change.
• Problem Solving: Light supervision; works independently. Periodic review of work by manager or direct customer. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates situations and reports on findings. Solves advanced problems.
• Technical Skill: Advanced knowledge of professional principles and skills. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
• Community Engagement: Champions Goodwill’s community engagement initiatives. Aware of Goodwill’s community partner organizational and participates in volunteer opportunities as pertains to role and interest. Participates in industry/knowledge groups.
• Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Must be able to pass the ServSafe test and maintain the qualification.
• Must be capable of managing an hourly work force between 20 and 100 employees
• Must have own vehicle and a valid driver’s license REAL ID. Must have or be willing to obtain a “REAL ID” as a Navy requirement or hold a U.S. Passport.

CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus: Independently anticipate and meet customer needs, while searching for ways to improve customer service. Internalize customer feedback, and follow up with customer to ensure problems are solved by providing innovative ideas to meet their future needs.
• Values Differences: Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others, striving to work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds or styles. Behave with sensitivity towards differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Challenge stereotyping or offensive comments.
• Communicates Effectively: Shares information and updates with others, while ensuring a clear, concise and professional communication through reports, documentation, written and other communications. Listens with interest to what others have to say.
• Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility of responses to different situations through adapting to the changing needs, conditions, priorities or opportunities. Monitors how well an approach is working to see if a change is needed, recognizing cues that suggest a change in approach or behavior is needed.
• Drives Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results, through driving tasks to successful completion and closure. Sets high standards for own performance, showing determination in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
• Ensures Accountability: Takes responsibility and ownership for successes and failures in own work. Monitors progress of performance and changes approach accordingly, following through on commitments.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

Regularly lifts and/or moves up 10 pounds, frequently lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Moves about to accomplish tasks. Lift: Raises objects from lower to higher position or moves objects horizontally. Stoop, kneel crouch or crawl: Positions self to retrieve objects. Reach: Extending upwards or downwards to retrieve objects. Remain stationary or walking for extended periods of time, visual acuity > 20/200 and peripheral > 20 degrees.

When determining placement within the salary range for this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the rage for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case.

Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which are subject to change.

In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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