Food Service Worker Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System in Prescott, AZ is seeking a Food Service Worker Supervisor to oversee shift operations, coordinate staff, and ensure efficient meal preparation and service. You will supervise Food Service Workers across different elements of the Food Service Section.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to safety practices, and alignment with federal guidelines for wage and service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising food service staff.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols.
• Familiarity with federal wage standards and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily food service activities.
• Coordinate Food Service Workers across sections.
• Ensure safety, quality, and timely meal preparation and service.

Skills

Supervision

Safety procedures

Food service knowledge

Inventory management

Communication

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

The Food Service Worker Supervisor serves as the primary shift supervisor and will be directly responsible for the supervision of all food service activities and coordinates the activities of the Food Service Workers in the different elements of the Food Service Section at the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System.

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

Experience:

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-Out Element:

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

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

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note:

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.