Food Service Supervisor – Secret Clearance (AFCAP V)

About the role

The Dining Facility (DFAC) Supervisor will lead daily food service operations at Al Dhafra Air Base, supporting the 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron. This role ensures that all meals are prepared, served, and managed in strict compliance with AFCAP requirements, U.S. Air Force standards, and local health regulations while maintaining a safe, high‑tempo environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a ZERO‑Harm workplace by enforcing safety, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Directly supervise DFAC staff, including cooks, food service workers, and support personnel during assigned shifts.
• Execute daily meal service operations, ensuring timely preparation, serving, and replenishment of food items.
• Monitor food handling, storage, temperature control, and contamination prevention to meet food safety standards.
• Oversee sanitation and cleanliness across kitchens, serving lines, dining areas, and storage spaces.
• Manage serving line flow to meet required throughput during both steady‑state and surge periods.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑meal inspections to verify readiness and proper closeout.
• Coordinate batch cooking, inventory control, and equipment maintenance in line with AFCAP guidelines.

Required profile

• Minimum 36 months (3 years) of experience in high‑volume food service or military DFAC operations.
• Proven supervisory experience in a fast‑paced dining environment.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety qualification.
• Ability to work effectively in a deployed, high‑tempo setting.

Required skills

• Food safety and sanitation practices
• Customer service standards
• High‑volume meal preparation and service
• Inventory control and stockage management
• ServSafe certification or equivalent