Job Description

Posting number: VANF27027 PSA

Department: Veterans Assistance - Nursing Facility

Job classification: Food Service Supervisor

Posting type: **PSA** CLASSIFIED-EXEMPT WITH ONLINE APPS

Categories: Food Services

Summary

The West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility is seeking a dedicated and responsible person to fill the position of Food Service Supervisor in our long-term care facility.

You would perform work under general supervision at the full-performance level, planning and directing the preparation of food service in a state facility. You would supervise food service workers and other positions assigned to the area.

As a Food Service Supervisor, your duties would be focused on the following:

• Assigns work and schedules workers
• Participate in food preparation
• Inspects kitchen and dining areas to determine sanitation standards are met
• Must complete assessments and dietary portion of MDS
• Attend care plan meetings
• Train staff, complete EPA’s
• Supervise the cleaning of preparation, service, and dining areas
• Supervise the cooking and serving of food for adherence to health regulations
• Orders food and supplies; must be able to utilize the inventory system

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have good communication skills both written and oral
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for food and long-term care
• Ability to work with outside agencies
• Computer skills and the ability to learn internal programs such as Point Click Care
• Must be able to communicate with families and residents as needed
• Work closely with the dietician and physician
• Knowledge of large-scale kitchens and safe food practices
• Write policies
• Knowledge of institutional food service management, such as food costs, amounts served, etc.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic
• Ability to keep records and complete reports
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of food service

Qualifications

Experience: Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and service.

Substitution: An Associate degree in Food Service Management Technology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, business or vocational school may substitute for the required experience.

Special Requirement: Applicant must furnish an approved food handler's certificate within seven (7) days after appointment.

MUST have a Certified Dietary Manager Certification

Supplemental information