Food Service Supervisor – Kitchen & Staff Lead

Gwinnett County Government; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Government seeks a Supervisor - Cooks to oversee cooks and inmates in food preparation and kitchen operations, ensuring safety, sanitation, and policy compliance across the unit.

The role requires experience in supervisory practices, cost reporting, and inventory management within a public food service setting; background checks and pre-employment drug screening apply. This civilian position sits in a public safety department and may require diverse shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and
• Three years of experience as a cook; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff/inmates are trained; ensuring that employees/inmates follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Oversees the daily operations of a food service area and assists with the cooking and preparation of food.
• Develops and prepares reports relating to costs or expenses for training and other operating activities.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary.
• Ensures a safe and sanitary environment.
• Oversees the maintenance and operation of food service equipment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Skills

Supervising staff

Health and sanitation

Food preparation

Basic financial principles

Food service equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gwinnett County Government seeks a Supervisor - Cooks to oversee cooks and inmates in food preparation and kitchen operations, ensuring safety, sanitation, and policy compliance across the unit.

The role requires experience in supervisory practices, cost reporting, and inventory management within a public food service setting; background checks and pre-employment drug screening apply. This civilian position sits in a public safety department and may require diverse shifts.