Background

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the U.S. government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Lead Mess Attendant to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee daily dining facility operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and adherence to sanitation standards.

Lead a team of mess attendants in meal preparation support, serving lines, dishwashing, and dining area maintenance.

Coordinate food service schedules, task assignments, and workflow to meet mission requirements.

Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of food items in accordance with Navy and Amentum guidelines.

Monitor inventory levels and assist with supply requests and restocking.

Train new staff on food service procedures, safety practices, and customer service expectations.

Provide exceptional service to personnel and maintain a professional, welcoming dining environment.

Minimum Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in food service, dining facility operations, or related hospitality roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job

• Oversee daily dining facility operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and adherence to sanitation standards.
• Lead a team of mess attendants in meal preparation support, serving lines, dishwashing, and dining area maintenance.
• Coordinate food service schedules, task assignments, and workflow to meet mission requirements.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of food items in accordance with Navy and Amentum guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with supply requests and restocking.
• Train new staff on food service procedures, safety practices, and customer service expectations.
• Provide exceptional service to personnel and maintain a professional, welcoming dining environment.

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

• 1–3 years of experience in food service, dining facility operations, or related hospitality roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.