Food Service Supervisor: Academy for Staff Development Central #00067

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Food Service Supervisor for the Academy for Staff Development Central. The role oversees meals production and service, trains inmates, and ensures strict health, safety, and security standards.

The incumbent will manage ordering, receiving, and inventory controls, and coordinate catering for conferences and large events, aligning with state policies and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of large volume food operations, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Knowledge of food storage and inventory methods.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to training participants and staff while ensuring meals are prepared, presented, and served in a comprehensive food service operation.
• Train and supervise inmates in all aspects of food production while upholding health, safety, and security standards.
• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory controls for food products, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinate and execute food catering setups for conferences and large-scale events.

Skills

Customer service

Supervise staff/inmates

Food safety knowledge

Menu planning/nutrition

Education

ServSafe certification

Food service operations experience (institutional)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title: Food Service Supervisor: Academy for Staff Development Central #00067

State Role Title:Food Service Technician III

Hiring Range: $37,456.00 - $58,429.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Academy for Staff Dev Central

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The purpose of this position is to provide exceptional customer service to training participants and staff while ensuring the effective preparation, presentation, and service of meals within a comprehensive food service operation. This role is responsible for training and supervising inmates in all aspects of food production, while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and security standards through appropriate oversight of assigned inmate workers. In addition, the position manages the ordering and receiving of food products, equipment, and supplies, while maintaining accurate inventory controls. Responsibilities also include coordinating and executing food catering setups for conferences and large‑scale events, ensuring high‑quality food presentation, and maintaining organized, professional dining and service areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of large volume food operations, sanitation, and safety standards. Knowledge of food storage and inventory methods. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service. Working knowledge of menu planning and ability to prepare nutritional meals. Skilled in the operation of food service equipment. Ability to supervise staff and/or inmate workers. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office to include outlook.

Additional Considerations

Advance Knowledge Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, cost controls and operating and repairing food service equipment. ServSafe certification. Experience in Food Service operations or dietary management. Food Service experience working in a correctional, educational, hospital or similar environment.

Special Instructions

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre‑employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.