DoD Food Service Operations Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Tampa, FL, seeks a seasoned Food Service Lead to manage daily dining facility operations, including meal planning, inventories, and vendor orders, ensuring safe and healthy food preparation for staff.

You will develop daily menus aligned with the five food groups, oversee U.S. and DoD contractors, train mess personnel, and collaborate with base staff. Willingness to travel up to 90% and hold a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the food service industry.
• 2+ years of experience in food service management.
• Experience in front-line or technical food service, cost control and budgets, and schedule production.
• Experience working with U.S. and DoD regulations and safety standards.
• Knowledge of AF food and health regulations such as AFMAN 48-147_IP, AFMAN 34-240, TB MED 577, or Tri-Service Food Code.
• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time to austere locations in South Asia.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• ServSAFE certification or completion of a cook apprenticeship program such as ACFEF Apprenticeship program

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day dining facility operations including meal planning, inventories, and vendor orders.
• Develop daily healthy items menu featuring five food groups.
• Oversee contractors and provide training to mess personnel.
• Facilitate daily interactions with base staff and create status updates.
• Track food service requirements and make recommendations to program leadership.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Food service experience

Food service management

Cost control

Budgeting

Staff training

Travel readiness

Secret clearance

U.S./DoD regulations

ServSafe certification

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in Tampa, FL, seeks a seasoned Food Service Lead to manage daily dining facility operations, including meal planning, inventories, and vendor orders, ensuring safe and healthy food preparation for staff.

You will develop daily menus aligned with the five food groups, oversee U.S. and DoD contractors, train mess personnel, and collaborate with base staff. Willingness to travel up to 90% and hold a Secret clearance are required.