Lead Food Service Worker

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Amentum is hiring a Lead Food Service Worker in Nairobi to oversee daily galley operations, supervise food service staff, and ensure food safety, sanitation, and service quality. The role requires a diploma, at least two years of food service experience, and supervisory skills. Candidates must have a valid passport, meet medical and visa requirements, and be able to obtain facility credentials.

• Lead role supervising food service workers and cooks in Nairobi
• Requires diploma and minimum 2 years food service experience
• Must have supervisory or team lead experience
• Food safety, HACCP knowledge and kitchen equipment skills required
• Valid passport, visa eligibility and medical clearance needed

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Never pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa... Lead Food Service Worker Job Type Full Time Qualification Diploma Experience: 2 years Location Nairobi Job Field Food, Beverage and Hospitality JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Lead Food Service Worker is responsible for overseeing daily food service operations within the galley, ensuring high-quality food preparation, cleanliness, efficiency, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This position requires leadership skills and coordination of food service workers to deliver excellent service. Key responsibilities: include, but are not limited to: Supervising and coordinating the activities of food service workers and cooks to ensure assigned tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. Assisting with food preparation, portioning, and service to meet menu and customer requirements. Enforcing compliance with food handling, safety, and sanitation standards in accordance with industry best practices and organizational policies. Providing training and guidance to food service workers on proper techniques, equipment use, and work processes. Monitoring the quality of food preparation and ingredients to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain high standards. Operating and maintaining kitchen and service equipment while reporting any malfunctions or repair needs to the supervisor. Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, dining, and service areas, ensuring sanitation standards are consistently upheld. Managing inventory of food supplies and ingredients, ensuring sufficient stock is available for daily operations. Preparing daily and weekly work schedules for food service employees to optimize efficiency. Addressing service issues, responding to customer feedback, and implementing corrective actions as necessary to maintain customer satisfaction. Required Qualifications Minimum of two (2) years of on-the-job experience: in food service, including experience: in food preparation, service, or kitchen operations. Previous supervisory or team lead experience: in a food service environment. Knowledge of food safety, handling, and sanitation standards, including familiarity with HACCP protocols. Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, slicers, and dishwashing machines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team. High school diploma or equivalent. Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements: and comply with installation emergency procedures. Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring. Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide. Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements: and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience: in a military galley or large-scale food service operation. Completion of formal culinary training or certifications related to food safety, including ServSafe or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to manage inventory and track food service performance metrics. Previous experience: in austere OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) environments with a multi-national workforce. Proficiency in creating schedules and coordinating support for high-volume meal preparation and service. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Amentum on www.amentumcareers.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.