Food Service Worker Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a primary shift supervisor for food service operations at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This role involves overseeing food service activities and managing a team of workers in a dynamic kitchen environment. Candidates should demonstrate relevant training or experience, including volunteer work. Physical demands include lifting and working in high-heat conditions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence of training or experience in food service supervision.
• Experience includes paid, unpaid, or volunteer work.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all food service activities at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.
• Coordinates activities of food service workers.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety

Leadership

Technical Practices

Work Practices

Job description

The incumbent serves as the primary shift supervisor and is directly responsible for supervising all food service activities and coordinating the activities of food service workers across the Nutrition & Food Service at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.

Duties

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/20/2025.

Experience: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must demonstrate evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position. This should be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-out Element: Your qualifications will be initially evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element, typically question 1 in the online questionnaire. Candidates meeting at least the minimum qualification are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remaining Job Elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (excluding blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work Practices

Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or other organizations. Volunteer work can build competencies and skills relevant to this role. All qualifying experience will be credited.

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Applicants must clearly indicate the duties, responsibilities, and hours per week in each position.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Employees may need to perform heavy work, such as cleaning large utensils, pushing carts, and unloading supplies. They may work on ladders, use powered cleaning equipment, and frequently lift objects up to 40 pounds. Work occurs in kitchen environments with high heat and humidity, and areas can be noisy. Risks include slips, burns from hot liquids and surfaces, sharp blades, and temperature changes in refrigeration units.