Food Facility Operations & Leadership Trainee

Aafes; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

AAFES is seeking candidates for an Acclimation/Development Program at Fort Drum to learn the full scope of facility operations under experienced supervision. You will gain hands-on experience in supervising food facility operations, customer service, staffing, training, and financial control.

The program emphasizes developing leadership and operational competence to position you for a permanent retail management track within the Exchange system.

Qualifications

• Mobility required and relocation to any Exchange location after program.
• ServSafe certification within 90 days of program completion or placement.
• Exchange standards alignment across roles and locations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily operation of a food facility to ensure compliance with Exchange policies and safety standards.
• Participates in structured training to develop operational, leadership, and supervisory competencies.
• Supports customer service operations by promoting service standards and resolving customer concerns.
• Assists with financial and business operations: monitoring sales, inventory control, cash handling, and expenses.
• Collaborates with Exchange leadership to identify issues and implement improvements.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability and adaptability while preparing for permanent retail management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mobility

Leadership

Customer service

Staffing

Training

Education

ServSafe certification (within 90 days)

Job description

AAFES is seeking candidates for an Acclimation/Development Program at Fort Drum to learn the full scope of facility operations under experienced supervision. You will gain hands-on experience in supervising food facility operations, customer service, staffing, training, and financial control.

The program emphasizes developing leadership and operational competence to position you for a permanent retail management track within the Exchange system.