Mobile Fire Support Unit Kitchen Manager / Assistant Kitchen Manager

SGI Global, LLC; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

SGI Global, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Manager for fire camps in Montana. The ideal candidate will lead kitchen operations, ensure quality control, and manage staff to provide a reliable food service under government contracts. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, maintaining sanitation practices, and adhering to contract specifications. Applicants must possess food service leadership experience and a ServeSafe certification. Salary ranges from $17 to $25 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven food service and leadership experience required.
• Ability to work as part of a team essential.
• Previous experience with government contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and enforce compliance of Government Contract.
• Ensure all kitchens are set up properly upon arrival at fire camp.
• Communicate necessary menu changes with MFSU Manager.

Skills

Food service and leadership experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive approach

Organizational skills

Trustworthy

Problem solving

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

ServeSafe: Food Manager Certification

Job description

Job Purpose

A professional Kitchen Manager is to lead our kitchens at fire camp following our Mobile Food Service Managers specifications and guidelines. A successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customer's satisfaction. The Fire Camp Kitchen Manager is to be a team leader and provide organizational guidance in the kitchen. Must be able to work in all types of extreme weather conditions. Must be able to serve and organize preparation and service of food for large numbers. Must have all necessary certifications up to date.

Duties

• Kitchen Manager at Fire Camp
• Ensure all kitchens, salad bar, and beverage trailer are set up properly upon arrival at fire camp and torn down properly prior to departure from fire
• Lead by example: Lead the kitchen team to enforce compliance of Government Contract
• Be familiar with current government contract specifications for each job.
• Ensure all employees are following proper health and sanitation practices
• Supervise Kitchen Staff, work with the MFSU Manager to coordinate employees and set schedules
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
• Update temperature logs in all kitchen
• Work with MFSU Manager and Inventory Manager on all food orders
• Collaborate with Supervisory Cooks to set menus prior to Fire Season
• Communicate necessary menu changes with MFSU Manager promptly
• Work with MFSU Manager to resolve kitchen employee issues, discipline, hiring, and firing
• Ensure MFSU equipment is cleaned, organized and dispatch ready prior to fire season and at fire camp
• Report to MFSU Manager any kitchen equipment that is not working
• Quality Control of product to be maintained at all times
• Coordinate food inventory with Inventory Manager and with Vendor coordinating with MFSU Manager
• Train new kitchen staff

Skills / Qualifications

• Proven food service and leadership experience
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Be highly organized with the ability to follow a daily routine
• Trustworthy
• Previous experience with government contracts preferred
• Adaptability: this job takes place on-site, often in remote locations with little notice
• Problem solver
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

Required Certifications

• ServeSafe: Food Manager Certification

Salary: $17 - $25 per hour

SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws