INSTITUTIONAL FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR (CLASS CODE 1521)

New Orleans, Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated kitchen supervisor to lead the operations of an institutional kitchen. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, along with two years of experience in food preparation, including one year in a supervisory capacity. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring that all staff are properly trained and certified. If you are passionate about food service and have the leadership skills to manage a team effectively, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in institutional or commercial food preparation.
• One year of supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Directing the operation of an institutional kitchen.
• Ensuring compliance with food service training certification.

Skills

Food Preparation

Supervisory Skills

Training and Experience Evaluation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible supervisory work directing the operation of an institutional kitchen; and related work as required.

1. High school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education.
2. Two years of experience in institutional or commercial food preparation, one year of which must have been supervisory.

Note: If appointed, employees in this classification must obtain a Louisiana State Department of Education School Food Service Training Certification during the probation period. No probationary period may last longer than one year. Failure to obtain a Louisiana State Department of Education School Food Service Training Certification during the probationary period will result in termination. Employees terminated under this provision must wait one year from the date of termination or obtain the above listed certification to be rehired.

A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period.

A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.

A MEDICAL SCREENING, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.