Kitchen Manager NF-03

Tomahwisconsin; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort McCoy in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Food Service Manager to oversee two dining operations, McCoy's and Whitetail Ridge Snack Bar. You will plan menus, manage budgets, supervise staff, and coordinate purchasing and inventory to ensure quality service for military recreation programs.

The role requires a sanitation certificate, strong leadership, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience directly related to the duties; knowledge of pricing methods and internal controls; equivalent in complexity to the next lower pay level.
• Possess a sanitation certificate for food service or obtain within three months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two food service programs: McCoy's and Whitetail Ridge Snack Bar.
• Plan menus and pricing; manage inventory, purchasing, storage and issuing of food.
• Develop operating budgets, identify labor, equipment and supply costs; supervise staff and training.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Menu planning

Inventory management

Purchasing

Customer service

Education

Food sanitation certificate

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

This position is located at McCoy's which includes Dining, Sports Bar, Bowling, Recreation and Leisure Activities and Conference and Catering Spaces.

This position is located at McCoy's which includes Dining, Sports Bar, Bowling, Recreation and Leisure Activities and Conference and Catering Spaces.

This position will have a first cut off of August 26, 2026 , and applicants that submit a complete application packet prior to that date and found eligible may be given first consideration.
Duties:

• Manages two Food Service Programs within the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation - Business Operations Division to include McCoy's and Whitetail Ridge Snack Bar.
• Plans and manages all phases of food service program to include menu planning and pricing, oversees inventory and purchasing, food ordering, storage and issues.
• Develops operating budget and data, identifying labor, equipment, and supply costs.
• Supervises assigned staff. Participates in the selection of employees, directs on-the-job training of new employees, makes duty assignments consistent with operational requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR-215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation. Supervisor of Minor checks required.
• The ability to obtain (within first six months of employment) and maintain a Food Protection Manager Certification acquired through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited agency is required.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Must be 18 years of age by appointment date to meet state requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to drive government vehicles to make bank runs and for outdoor events.
• Uniforms and name tags are provided and required.
• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Operation is 7 days a week. Incumbent will be required to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift may vary due to mission.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less).Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Work experience or education directly related to the duties to be performed. Knowledge of pricing methods and internal controls. Demonstrated work experience must be equivalent in complexity and difficulty to the next lower pay level.
• Possess a certificate for sanitation in food service or have the ability to obtain the certificate within three months of appointment.

• Experience in menu planning and create, event preparation and execution in a food service setting.
• Experience ordering supplies, receiving invoices and inventory.
• Customer service experience in a food service setting.
• A minimum of one year experience supervising, managing, or training employees in a kitchen setting.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates worldwide (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

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