Galley Lead Mission-Driven Food Service Supervisor

CW Resources; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance - Medical & Dental

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Sick Time

Retirement Plan & Match Options

Life Insurance

Job summary

CW Resources, Groton, CT, is seeking a dependable Mess Attendant Supervisor to lead daily galley operations. This is a working supervisor role—training team members, performing hands-on duties, and ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient dining environment.

You will provide hands-on leadership, monitor performance, supervise sanitation and PPE use, and coordinate with kitchen staff. The role requires 2+ years in food service or galley work and at least 1 year in a lead capacity, with valid Real ID

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food service, custodial, or galley operations.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a lead, supervisory, or team-support role.
• Experience in high-volume dining facility performing sanitation and front-of-house tasks.
• Experience operating commercial dishwashing equipment and managing sanitation tasks.
• Valid Real ID and ability to obtain government base access.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and support to Mess Attendants throughout the shift.
• Set clear expectations, reinforce performance standards, and promote a positive team environment.
• Monitor team output to ensure quality, safety, and sanitation protocols are followed.
• Identify safety concerns and report issues to the Project Manager.
• Operate and oversee commercial dishwashing equipment to ensure sanitation of dishware and utensils.
• Direct and assist with scrubbing and sanitizing cookware per health standards.
• Support front-of-house operations, including dining area resets and cleanliness across service zones.
• Ensure all work areas, storage spaces, and equipment are clean and organized.
• Verify completion of daily tasks and secure supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Dishwashing

Sanitation

PPE

Communication

Education

High School (preferred)

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

CW Resources, Groton, CT, is seeking a dependable Mess Attendant Supervisor to lead daily galley operations. This is a working supervisor role—training team members, performing hands-on duties, and ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient dining environment.

You will provide hands-on leadership, monitor performance, supervise sanitation and PPE use, and coordinate with kitchen staff. The role requires 2+ years in food service or galley work and at least 1 year in a lead capacity, with valid Real ID