Food Service Supervisor II

CASWELL DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Caswell Developmental Center in North Carolina seeks a Dietary Supervisor to oversee a moderate-scale food service operation in the Dietary Department. Responsibilities include supervising food prep, procurement, storage, and staff training, with emphasis on safety and record keeping.

The role covers hiring, performance planning/evaluations, coaching, and scheduling of kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with dietary needs and the NC Food Code. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in a moderate scale food service operation.
• Considerable knowledge of the dietary requirements for a variety of therapeutic diets and diet textures.
• Ability to develop and use standardized recipes.
• Ability to estimate food quantities to supply the number of persons to be served.
• Considerable knowledge of procurement and inventory of food and supplies.
• Ability to evaluate and correct sanitation and food safety practices as set for in the NC Food Code.
• Considerable knowledge of management principles related to supervision of employees.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of employees.
• Knowledgeable in food service software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising food preparation, food/supplies procurement and storage, in-servicing employees, and record keeping.
• Responsible for the management of employees to include hiring, performance planning and evaluation, training, discipline, and scheduling.

Skills

Food service management

Dietary requirements

Recipe development

Quantity estimation

Procurement & inventory

Sanitation & safety

Supervisory management

Work planning

Food service software

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/ food management/ culinary arts/ hospitality management

High school diploma or GED + 4 years supervisory experience

Job description

This position is designated Mandatoryand mustreport or stay over during adverse weather events."

• This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered for this vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising food preparation, food/supplies procurement and storage, in-servicing employees, and record keeping.
• Responsible for the management of employees to include hiring, performance planning and evaluation, training, discipline, and scheduling.

Work Location: Dietary Department

Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To Receive Credit For All Of Your Work History And Credentials, You Must List The Information On The Application Form. Any Information Listed Under The Text Resume Section Or On An Attachment Will Not Be Considered For Qualifying Credit. Qualified Candidates Must Document On The Application That They Clearly Possess All Of The Following

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in a moderate scale food service operation.
• Considerable knowledge of the dietary requirements for a variety of therapeutic diets and diet textures.
• Ability to develop and use standardized recipes.
• Ability to estimate food quantities to supply the number of persons to be served.
• Considerable knowledge of procurement and inventory of food and supplies.
• Ability to evaluate and correct sanitation and food safety practices as set for in the NC Food Code.
• Considerable knowledge of management principles related to supervision of employees.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of employees.
• Knowledgeable in food service software.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree dietetics, food management, culinary arts, hospitality management from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diplo a and four years of supervisory experience in the preparation and serving of food in quantity lots; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy. Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

Compensation And Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.