Food Service Supervisor - South Mountain Restoration Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is seeking a Food Service Supervisor to lead a dedicated kitchen team at the South Mountain Restoration Center. You will oversee meal preparation, ensure dietary requirements are met, and maintain daily operations to support residents’ well-being.

The role involves swing shifts, full-time hours (37.5 per week), rotating weekends/holidays, and no telework option.

Qualifications

• Two years as a Food Service Worker or production experience with an Associate degree in food production/food service.
• Three years of paid experience in food production or service plus a Certified Dietary Manager course.
• Any equivalent combination of experience in institutional settings preparing specialized diets or related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee food preparation, service, inventory control, and sanitation across assigned areas.
• Assign tasks, evaluate performance, and provide training to food service workers and cooks.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements, follow recipes, and are served at proper temperatures.
• Review staffing needs, set priorities, and develop and maintain schedules.
• Requisition, receive, store, and track food, supplies, and equipment to meet operational needs.
• Address employee concerns, participate in meetings, and support a positive working environment.

Skills

Food service experience

Production experience

Certified Dietary Manager

Education

Associate degree in food production/food service

Certified Dietary Manager course

Job description

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking an enthusiastic Food Service Supervisor who is eager to lead a hardworking team in a fast-paced and meaningful setting. In this role, you play a key part in ensuring that residents receive meals that support their well-being and comfort. Your leadership, organization, and drive will keep daily kitchen operations running smoothly and help staff grow in their roles. Join the dedicated team at the South Mountain Restoration Center and build a career where your energy and commitment make a powerful difference every day.

This position oversees food service work to ensure meals are prepared and served with quality and consistency for residents at the South Mountain Restoration Center. As a Food Service Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Daily Supervision: Lead and oversee food preparation, service, inventory control, and sanitation across assigned areas
• Staff Coordination: Assign tasks, evaluate performance, and provide training to food service workers and cooks
• Meal Oversight: Ensure meals meet dietary requirements, follow recipes, and are served at proper temperatures
• Scheduling Work: Review staffing needs, set priorities, and develop and maintain schedules
• Inventory Management: Requisition, receive, store, and track food, supplies, and equipment to meet operational needs
• Workplace Guidance: Address employee concerns, participate in meetings, and support a positive working environment

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are swing shift between 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will have rotating on and off duty days including weekends and holidays.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as a Food Service Worker (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)and/or production experience, and an Associate degree with major course work in food production and food service; or
• Three years of paid experience in food production and/or service and successful completion of a Certified Dietary Manager course; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which consists of experience in an institutional setting preparing specialized therapeutic diets, or course work in food production, food service or a related field.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.