Description
Supervises and administers food service activities for installations, commands, or organizations; maintains complete operational control over facilities, personnel, and specialized equipment; supervises the procurement, storage, distribution, and preparation of foods; writes reports; develops procedures for implementing policies from higher authority; uses specialized accounting methods; plans use, layout, and maintenance of food service equipment; in carrying out specialized duties, is required to devote most energies to the technical and human resource areas of food service administration; interprets contracts and monitors contractor's performance; if assigned to hospital food service duties, may be required to perform additional specialized supervisory functions in nutritional and diet therapy areas; may serve as staff advisor to a general officer or provide technical assistance to non-appropriated fund food service activities; may serve as a service school instructor.
Core Skills
- food service operations management
- menu planning and nutrition awareness
- inventory and supply management
- cost control and budgeting
- staff supervision and scheduling
- quality assurance and sanitation compliance
- process and workflow optimization
- vendor and contract coordination
- data tracking and reporting
- policy and procedure development
- training and mentoring
- customer service orientation
Common Certifications
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM)
- Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS)
- Certified in Food Protection (CFP)
Civilian Career Paths
- FOOD SERVICE
- CULINARY MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
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