Lead Mess Attendant

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. 

Amentum is seeking a Lead Mess Attendant to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Lead Mess Attendant oversees daily dining facility operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and adherence to sanitation standards.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in food service, dining facility operations, or related hospitality roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain all required training and certifications, including Customer Service, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Food Safety training, with annual recertification as required.
• 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 obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

• Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

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.

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, 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 their 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 the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

 Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.