Kitchen Operations Manager

U.S. Department of the Navy; Twentynine Palms (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Navy in Twentynine Palms, CA is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor with at least three years of leadership.

You will oversee a full-service dining operation, supervise cooks, manage meal prep, requisition, and ensure compliance with sanitation standards. The role requires knowledge of special and modified diets, ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of supervisory experience in a full-service kitchen.
• Proficient in food preparation and supervising meal production.
• Experience with product requisition and food cost control.
• Knowledge of special and modified diet foods.
• Ability to use commercial food service equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of sanitation and food protection procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs independently; heavier with assistance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food preparation

Meal supervision

Product requisition

Food cost control

Cooks training

Dietary knowledge

Kitchen equipment use

Sanitation standards

Communication

Lifting 45 lbs

Job description

U.S. Department of the Navy in Twentynine Palms, CA is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor with at least three years of leadership.

You will oversee a full-service dining operation, supervise cooks, manage meal prep, requisition, and ensure compliance with sanitation standards. The role requires knowledge of special and modified diets, ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment, and strong communication skills.