Supervisory Food Service Specialist (DODEA) NF-03
West Point, UT - USA
Job Summary
The position is located within the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) School Lunch Program Division West Point NY.
Army NAF Pay setting rules apply to this vacancy.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- Serves as Supervisory Food Service Specialist within a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school cafeteria responsible for planning developing coordinating and overseeing all phases of the food service program.
- Travels to school cafeterias to perform quality control checks monitor food operations and ensure food service regulations relative to food preparation food storage stock level service and sanitation are strictly adhered to.
- Develops menus and ensures the quality of the food service program is met.
- Serves as first line supervisor to at least two Cook Supervisors and serves as second line supervisor to approximately 50 employees.
- Periodically conduct interviews and hiring of staff.
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 to include a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation.
- Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health freedom from communicable disease and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
- The ability to obtain (within first six months of employment) and maintain a Food Protection Manager Certification acquired through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited agency is required.
- (i.e. ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Program).
- Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
1. Successful completion of a four (4) year college or university degree with a major course of study in dietetics food nutrition food service management institution management or related science; OR
possess three years of progressively responsible work experience one year of which was directly related to planning menus and performing the fiscal operations of a food program.
2. Must demonstrate the ability to supervise and train personnel.
3. Must possess the ability to operate a personal computer using Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel.
4. Must possess a valid state drivers license.
If you are using your education to qualify for this position a copy of your unofficial transcript must be uploaded at the time of application.
*If selected official transcripts are required prior to starting employment.
Area of Consideration
- This job is open to candidates who are within the Local / Surrounding Commuting Area. NOTE: Local / Surrounding Commuting area defines as within 50 miles of West Point. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00PM EST on 10/05/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. based on a determination that a PCS move not in the Governments interest.
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid contingent upon eligibility.
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
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Required Experience:
Manager