Great Circle Catering (GCC) is the Seacoast area's premier full-service caterer. GCC operates as a commissary kitchen for corporate catering, social events, food trucks, kiosks, general and military aviation needs. We are currently hiring for a full-time, salaried Military Production Specialist.

About the role:

The Military Production Specialist plays a crucial role for the GCC culinary team. The primary focus of this role is to fulfill our 24/7/365 no-fail mission to supply in-flight meals to US Military troops as part of our contractual obligation to the DoD CRAF (Department of Defense Civil Reserve Air Fleet) Charter Airlift Services.

This position reports directly to both the Managing Director, and Director of Operations, with a dotted-line report to the Aviation Catering Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build each order to exact specifications
• Pack aircraft galley carts per individual orders
• Ensure all orders are completed in a timely and precise manner
• Collaborate both internally and externally to ensure transparency and resolve issues regarding order specifics, timing, accuracy and aircraft delivery
• Submit timely requisitions for product procurement
• Maintain product par levels (prepared meal inventory) to support both current, upcoming, and short-notice demands
• Maintain an accurate inventory of necessary products and meals
• Assist with additional kitchen duties during order downtimes to support other revenue streams within Great Circle Catering
• Comply with all DoD, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and local health codes and inspection requirements
• Contribute to maintaining overall facility standards of cleanliness

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to accurately count and keep track of multiple meal production lines
• High level of communication skills – both written and orally
• Ability to remain adaptable to the ever-changing needs of the US Military – and work a flexible schedule, to include on-call support
• Ability to work quickly and consistently
• Ability to proactively plan and manage time independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior culinary experience/formal training is preferred but not necessary
• College Degree in hospitality/related field or 2-3yrs of culinary or production experience
• Equivalent Military or civilian work experience preferred
• ServeSafe Food Handler or Manager certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push, pull, lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel
• Ability to perform repetitive work
• Ability to use standard kitchen equipment – slicer, dish machine, knives, ovens

Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

Port City Air, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. For more information visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf.