Dining Facility Food Service Manager

Ladgov Corporation; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a Dining Facility Food Service Manager in Fort Harrison, Montana to oversee food service operations including meal preparation, staff management, and compliance with USDA and FDA guidelines. The candidate should have at least 3–5 years of supervisory experience in large-scale dining operations. Key responsibilities also include planning menus and maintaining quality control standards. This position is essential for ensuring a consistent and safe dining experience for military personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ supervisory experience in large-scale dining operations.
• Knowledge of relevant food safety standards.
• Strong skills in menu planning and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full food service operations including meal preparation.
• Manage staff and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Plan menus and rotate meal offerings for nutritional balance.
• Maintain food storage and inventory according to standards.
• Implement a Quality Control Plan covering hygiene and safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience in dining operations

Knowledge of USDA and FDA standards

Menu planning skills

Quality control management

Staff management

Job description

Position: Dining Facility Food Service Manager
Location: Fort Harrison, Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) – DFAC, with off-site support to Helena Aviation Readiness Center (HARC) and Limestone Hills Training Area.
Schedule: Seven days a week as required;

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full food service operations including meal preparation, cooking, serving, replenishment, and sanitation.

Manage DFAC staff, ensuring adequate workforce coverage, workforce stability, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Plan menus, coordinate with COR for approvals, and rotate meal offerings to ensure nutritional balance and variety.

Support off-site meal delivery/service at HARC and Limestone Hills training areas.

Maintain food storage, inventory, portion control, and quality standards per USDA, FDA, and Tri-Service Food Code requirements.

Implement and manage a Quality Control Plan (QCP) covering hygiene, safety, environmental protection, HAZMAT, and training programs.

Submit required reports, including menu cycles, training certifications, QC records, and meeting minutes.

Ensure ServSafe certifications for supervisors and food handlers; maintain compliance with installation access/security protocols.

Qualifications

Minimum 3–5 years’ supervisory experience in large-scale dining operations (military or institutional preferred).

Knowledge of USDA, FDA, Tri-Service Food Code (TB MED 530), and DA PAM 30-22 standards.

Strong skills in menu planning, staff management, and quality control.

Ability to operate and oversee use of government-furnished kitchen equipment.