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Program Summary

Under the AFCAP V Program, KBR supports the U.S. Air Force by providing Dining Facility (DFAC)Services to the 380EFSS. These services ensure mission-criticalFood Service, DFAC Equipment maintenance and repair and Visibility, and the inspection,cleaningand maintenance of DFAC hoods and ducts to supportthe 380EFSS. In addition toADABDFAC Services,KBR delivers Engineering Support, NTV Leasing, LAMS, Power Production, BOS-I, and a range of quality-of-life solutions that help sustain base operationsin the AFCENT AOR.

Job Summary

The DFAC Supervisoris responsible forthe frontline supervision and execution of daily dining facility operations at Al Dhafra Air Base in support of the 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron (EFSS).This position ensures that all food service operations, sanitation standards, customer service, and equipment usage are performed in full compliance with AFCAP requirements, U.S. Air Force standards, and applicable health regulations. The DFAC Supervisor directly oversees shift personnel and ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality meal service in a high-tempo, deployed environment supporting both steady-state and surge operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain a ZERO Harm workplace, enforcing all safety, food safety, and sanitation standards.

• Provide direct supervision of DFAC staff during assigned shifts, including cooks, food service workers, and support personnel.

• Execute daily meal service operations, ensuringtimelypreparation, serving, and replenishment of food items.

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, including proper food handling, storage, temperature control, and contamination prevention.

• Monitor and enforce sanitation and cleanliness standards across kitchen, serving lines, dining areas, and storage spaces.

• Oversee serving line operations, ensuring efficient customerflowand meeting required service throughput standards.

• Conduct pre- and post-meal inspections, ensuring readiness prior to service and proper closeout after operations.

• Ensure proper execution of batch cooking and food preparation processes to meet demand without waste.

• Monitor food quality and presentation, reporting any discrepancies or concernsimmediately.

• Supervise equipment use and cleaning, ensuring all kitchen equipment is properlymaintainedand sanitized.

• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to report and track equipment repairs and deficiencies.

• Ensure accountability of assigned personnel, including attendance, performance, and adherence to standards.

• Support inventory control and stockage management, ensuring adequate suppliesare available at all times.

• Respond to customer concerns and ensuretimelyresolution of service issues.

• Enforce policies prohibiting unauthorized activities (e.g., use of personal devices in food service areas).

• Supportspecial events, surge operations, and contingency feeding requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Ability to obtain/maintaina SECRET clearance

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in food service operations or dining facility environments.

• At least 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a food service or hospitality setting.

• Ability to supervise and manage multi-cultural workforce (USN, LN, OCN personnel).

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience working in fast-paced or high-demand environments.

Strong knowledge of:

Food safety and sanitation practices

High-volume meal preparation and service

Customer service standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting U.S. military DFAC operations or contingency environments.

• Familiarity with AFCAP or LOGCAP contract environments.

• ServSafeCertification or equivalent food safety certification.

• Experience in deployed or austere environments (CENTCOM AOR preferred).

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.