Food Service Supervisor

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker Supervisor to lead the Nutrition and Food Services team. This role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines, and supervising a team to maintain high standards of food service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety and sanitation practices, along with excellent supervisory skills. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership can make a significant impact on the quality of service provided to veterans. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management and supervision.
• Knowledge of HACCP guidelines and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food service activities and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Manage inventory and budgetary transactions effectively.
• Provide training and guidance to food service staff.

Skills

Inventory Control

Budget Administration

Sanitation Practices

Supervisory Skills

Food Safety Compliance

Tools

Accounting Systems

Job description

Summary

The Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is recruiting for a Food Service Worker Supervisor. The Food Service Worker Supervisor will function with in Nutrition and Food Services. The primary purpose of the position is procuring essential items - manages budgets - and ensures compliance with contracts. Responsibilities include inventory control - enforcing HACCP guidelines - supervising staff - and maintaining government vehicles.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required - but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge - skills - and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element - which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Lead or Supervise (Screen-Out) Work Practices Technical Practices Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Materials Dexterity and Safety Budget Administration Control Funds Computer Skills Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Duties

• The Food Service Worker Supervisor duties include - but are not limited to: Responsible for efficient overall sanitation throughout all food production service areas
• Conducts daily huddles and completes assignment schedules as required
• Requisitions all supplies needed for the different areas in food service
• Records - reports - processes - and keeps track of budgetary transactions such as credit - receipt - transfer - allotment - withdrawal - obligation - or outlay of funds Supervises the food service activities to ensure proper work methods are utilized
• Reviews fund requests from staff for completeness and adequacy
• Monitors and ensures that the proper procedures are communicated and carried out
• Oversees work performance of employees - discusses work performance and issues - and provides guidance
• Instructs subordinates on difficult work operations
• Provides instruction in correct sanitation and cleaning procedures - such as how to mop a floor - how to clean stainless steel - etc
• Carries out the responsibilities of the position within general instructions - standard procedures and established policies
• Changes work plans - work assignments and work methods as necessary to reduce or control costs and accomplish the work
• Maintains inventory of food service supplies and equipment
• Makes recommendations for the purchase of small equipment and supplies to ensure that the appropriate materials are available
• Provides individual and/or group instruction for employees in the correct care and maintenance of food service equipment
• Tracks expenditures and compares with budgeted - projected - and on-hand inventories Possesses knowledge on the correct foods to be served on modified diets
• Estimates food and beverages use/consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased
• Utilizes various accounting systems - applications and filing systems for tracking and resolving discrepancies Ensures that all food supply items required are available for providing meal service
• Ensures employees adhere to safety policies and procedures when performing manual work involving lifting - carrying - transporting and delivering food or other items
• Validates transactions and researches data to resolve inconsistencies
• Conducts all quality assurance monitors and sanitation reviews in accordance with established procedures
• Recognizes typical health and safety hazards for yourself and other workers around you
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 0600 to 1430 Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Supervisor/PD931190 Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be able to continuously walk and stand
• Stooping - bending - reaching - pushing - and pulling movements and moderate lifting are frequent
• May frequently lift or move food containers and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds - unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers
• Ability to concentrate and be alert is necessary
• Work is subject to pressure in completing assignments in accordance with a close time schedule
• Work Environment: Incumbents must be able to tolerate extremes of temperature - as when working in dish rooms - walk-in refrigerators and freezers - and noise
• Work is carried out in food service areas - which are often hot and uncomfortable
• There is exposure to steam - heat - and cooking odors
• Potential for accidents/injuries including cuts - bruises - sprains - burns - scalds - and falls
• Strong cleaning and sanitizing solutions - which may be skin and respiratory irritants - may be used.