- Associate’s degree in culinary arts and/or certificate.
- 7 years experience in food service management, catering operations, or institutional dining.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and meal production processes.
- Ability to manage high‑volume or mission‑critical food service environments.
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating with vendors or contractors.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- May have to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret clearance (depending on customer).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts.
- 10 years experience supporting emergency response, disaster relief, or remote feeding operations.
- Background in federal programs (HHS/ASPR, FEMA, DoD) or large‑scale logistics environments.
- Certifications such as ServSafe Manager, CFPM, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting mobile kitchens or deployable feeding capabilities.