Food Service Lead - High-Volume Mess Hall (Full Benefits)

The Arc of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Arc of San Diego is hiring a SCA Food Service Lead to manage daily operations at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Point Loma, coordinating up to 15,000 meals daily and ensuring top food safety and team morale.

This full-time role requires leadership, strong communication, and experience in high-volume food service, plus the ability to mentor staff and bridge expectations with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food service with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Ability to work at a high-volume site and manage staff.
• Comfortable wearing a uniform and presenting a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support SCA Food Service Workers in daily operations.
• Maintain clean, sanitized mess hall, common areas, and loading docks.
• Serve meals with efficiency and a positive attitude.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Bridge communication between employer expectations and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Food service

Team mentoring

Communication

Job description

The Arc of San Diego is hiring a SCA Food Service Lead to manage daily operations at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Point Loma, coordinating up to 15,000 meals daily and ensuring top food safety and team morale.

This full-time role requires leadership, strong communication, and experience in high-volume food service, plus the ability to mentor staff and bridge expectations with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.