FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR II

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,164 - 62,808; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of State Hospitals in Los Angeles is looking for a Food Service Supervisor II to oversee food service operations at the Metropolitan State Hospital. This role involves supervising and training a team of food service staff to ensure efficient operations and high standards of service.

Responsibilities include directing food service technicians, scheduling work assignments, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must have relevant supervisory experience and meet specific educational requirements. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Food Service Supervisor I in California state service.
• Two years of experience as Food Service Worker II in California state service.
• Three years of supervisory experience in large hotel, restaurant, or institutional food service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist Food Service Supervisor I's.
• Direct Food Service Technician I’s/II’s in various areas.
• Ensure staffing efficiency and training for new employees.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Training and development skills

Staff management

Education

Education equivalent to eighth grade completion

Internship in institutional dietetics management

Job description

Food Service Supervisor II – Nutrition Services, Metropolitan State Hospital

Classification: FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR II

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-520940
• Position #: 487-549-2256-XXX
• Job Title: Food Service Supervisor II
• Salary: $4,495.00 – $5,628.00
• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA
• Work Mode: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Dietetics Assistant Director – Presentation, the Food Service Supervisor II (FSS II) is responsible for:

• Supervising, directing, instructing, and assisting Food Service Supervisor I's in performing their duties.
• Directing Food Service Technician I’s/II’s across the Central Kitchen tray line, dishwashing, satellite/serving kitchens, and dining rooms.
• Reviewing and ensuring staffing efficiency for tray line, dishwashing, and serving kitchens.
• Communicating effectively with all Presentation staff, supervisors, Production staff, office staff, and management.
• Overseeing the assignment of Food Service Technician I/II work schedules and cleaning assignments.
• Ensuring the tray line is set up correctly prior to service initiation.
• Providing training to new employees and ongoing training to staff, including performance‑related issues.
• Covering Food Service Supervisor I shifts during vacation or other leave.
• Ensuring safety of Food Service Staff and patient workers in satellite kitchens and dining rooms.

Additional details and a full description of duties can be found in the duty statement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option I: One year of experience as Food Service Supervisor I in California state service.
• Option II: Two years of experience as Food Service Worker II in California state service.
• Option III: Three years of supervisory experience over at least ten employees in large hotel, restaurant, or institutional food service, including training, assignment, maintenance of equipment and work areas; and education equivalent to eighth grade completion.
• Option IV: Education equivalent to graduation from college with completion of an internship in institutional dietetics management. Membership in the American Dietetic Association or eligibility for such membership may substitute for the required internship. Candidates in the final six months of such internship or graduate study must have completed it before appointment.

Union Representation

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Bargaining Units 1,3,4,11,14,15,17,20 and 21.

Eligibility Examination

Applicants must possess permanent civil service status, be on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If eligibility requirements are not met, applicants must take the examination. The examination process is separate from the application process.

Exam information: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4807

Location and Facility

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County. The facility has an open campus within a security perimeter and operates approximately 826 beds.