First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Civilian:
Supervise workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
Military:
Every day, more than one million meals are prepared in military kitchens. Some kitchens prepare thousands of meals at one time, while others prepare food for small groups of people. Food service specialists prepare all types of food according to standard and dietetic recipes. They also order and inspect food supplies and prepare meats for cooking.
Job Titles
- Assistant Manager
- Banquet Captain
- Banquet Steward/Stewardess
- Banquet Supervisor
- Bar Manager
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $29,470
- Military:
- $70,053
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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