About Your New Employer
- Join a dedicated team at DFAC, committed to maintaining high standards of food service operations.
- Work in a dynamic environment in Bavaria, Germany.
- Opportunity to lead and manage a well-organized and efficient dining facility.
About Your New Job
- Supervision: Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks, kitchen staff, and other food service personnel.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to all contract requirements, Army regulations, and food safety standards.
- Operations Management: Manage food preparation, serving, and cleanup operations.
- Inventory Control: Oversee inventory control and ordering of supplies (excluding government-furnished items).
- Maintenance: Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for kitchen equipment.
- Training: Conduct training for food service personnel on sanitation, HAZCOM, headcount procedures, and equipment operation.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, including equipment logs, headcount reports, and incident reports.
- Customer Service: Address customer complaints and resolve issues promptly.
- Safety: Enforce safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with government representatives (COR, Food Service Officer).
- Reporting: Prepare and submit required reports, including Strength and Feeder Reports.
- Staff Management: Manage personnel schedules and ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Performance Evaluation: Conduct performance evaluations for subordinate staff.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with uniform and hygiene standards.
- Remote Site Management: Manage remote site meal preparation and logistics.
What Skills You Need
- Proven experience as a Head Cook or in a supervisory role in a food service environment.
- Extensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles and regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage and motivate a team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with inventory management and ordering.
- Proficient in using computer software for record keeping and reporting.
- Food Handler Certification, ServSafe required.
- Ability to pass required medical screenings (TB Med 530).
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career advancement potential.
What’s Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or contact us for more information. If this job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.
