About this role
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager – Dining Facility Operations Location: Roy M. Wheat Galley Dining Facility, NAS Meridian, MS Hours: Mon–Sun, 4:30 AM – 6:30 PM (On-site; 24/7 emergency availability when acting for Project Manager)
Key Duties:
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Serve as second-in-command to the Project Manager, assuming full operational authority during their absence.
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Supervise daily meal service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for RCTA students, NETC students, and NAS military personnel.
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Assist in managing contingency and emergency feeding operations.
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Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and hygiene standards.
Qualifications
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Two (2) years of experience in cafeteria-style or multi-entrée operations serving over 100 people, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role.
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Three (3) years of experience as a unit manager or assistant manager.
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Three (3) years of military food service experience at pay grade E-7 or higher (warrant/commissioned officer experience acceptable as management).
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Sanitation and food safety certification within the past four (4) years or ability to obtain before contract start.