Sample Job Description for Food Service Specialist


The job of a Food Service Specialist involves planning menu, preparing food, making arrangement for the supply of material required for cooking, etc. Given below is a sample job description template for this position.

Job Title: Food Service Specialist

Location of the job: Marietta, GA 30067

Years of Experience: 1 to 3 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Job Summary:

In the Army National Guard, the Food Service Specialist takes care of the dietary and nutritional needs of fellow Soldiers, ensuring their ability to meet the challenges before them.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Putting on first class events for our residents, their families, potential residents, and professional referral sources
  • Inventory, food and supply ordering, managing food and labor budgets
  • Menu planning
  • Training dining room staff to uphold service standards
  • Training kitchen staff in cooking/presentation/sanitation

Position Requirements:

  • Knowledge of local and state health and sanitation and safety codes
  • Demonstrated proficiency with budget management
  • Background in training and mentoring staff
  • Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
  • High School Diploma or GED