Food Service Supervisor

State of Ohio; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 69,003,000 - 83,729,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Food Service Supervisor to oversee food service functions in Circleville. You will lead food service staff and ensure safe, sanitary operations while managing records and schedules.

The role requires knowledge of food service preparation, management, sanitation, and staff development, with emphasis on corrective reporting and ordering.

Qualifications

• Completion of 1 yr. trg. program in food service management; 12 mos. exp. in food service preparation; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.
• Or Completion of 2 yr. trg. program in food service preparation or hospitality management technology or 2 yrs. exp. in food service preparation; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.
• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all food preparation & service personnel assigned to one shift of institutional food service operation.
• Prepares related records & reports; maintains safety & sanitary conditions; monitors cold storage & temperatures; secures food storage areas.
• Knowledge of food service preparation, management, supervision, sanitation & safety; employee training & development; food purchasing & specifications.

Skills

Food Services

Juvenile Corrections

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Leading Others

Job description

Job Description - Food Service Supervisor (2600066W)

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : Cally Gilliland, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 1, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Circleville Juvenile Correctn 640 Island Road Circleville 43113

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville

Compensation : $24.11 - $28.74

Schedule

Full-time

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Food Services

Technical Skills : Juvenile Corrections

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Leading Others

Agency Overview

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About Us…

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Guiding Principles…

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.

Job Description

DYS is seeking a Food Service Supervisor to oversee food service functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.

Specifically, the Food Service Supervisor will:

• Supervise all food preparation & service personnel (e.g., food service coordinators, food service workers, cooks &/or bakers) assigned to one shift of institutional food service operation.
• Prepares related records & reports (e.g., cycle menus, costs, monthly report, work schedules, production schedule, food &/or supply orders).
  Maintains safety & sanitary conditions (e.g., monitors cold storage &/or ingredient products; inspects for hazards; checks refrigerator & freezer temperatures; secures food storage areas).
• Knowledge of food service preparation; food service management; supervisory principles/techniques*; food service sanitation & safety; employee training & development; food purchasing & specifications. Skill in use of food service equipment. Ability to apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; write accurate reports; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• Completion of 1 yr. trg. program in food service management; 12 mos. exp. in food service preparation; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.
• -Or Completion of 2 yr. trg. program in food service preparation or hospitality management technology or 2 yrs. exp. in food service preparation; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development. -
• -Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Food Services

Supplemental Information

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at CJCF, weeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at CJCF.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.