Food Service Supervisor

State of Ohio • Georgetown, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Supervisor works at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, operated by the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. The organization provides trauma-informed long-term care to veterans and aims to maintain an inclusive work environment. This is a permanent, full-time position with a scheduled workday of 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; the role works every other weekend, with specific scheduling details available during the interview. The starting pay is $24.11 per hour.

The supervisor oversees kitchen staff and food service operations, including staffing, menu planning, food preparation, safety, sanitation, inventory, and meal service. The role also supports staff training and recordkeeping, helps with special events, and performs other assigned duties. The position may involve extended periods of standing, occasional heavy lifting, exposure to residents’ bodily fluids and infectious diseases, and weekend or overtime work.

Requirements

• Complete a one-year training program in food service management.
• Have 12 months of experience in food service preparation.
• Have six months of training or experience in employee training and development.
• Alternatively, complete a two-year training program in food service preparation or hospitality management technology, or have two years of experience in food service preparation, and have six months of training or experience in employee training and development.
• Equivalent of the stated minimum qualifications is acceptable.
• Job skills include food services, customer service, veteran services, establishing relationships, flexibility, situational awareness, teamwork, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support kitchen staff, including cooks, bakers, and food service workers.
• Create and manage staff schedules.
• Help plan menus and daily food preparation.
• Ensure food service operations follow health, safety, and infection control standards.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing staff education on equipment, safety, and kitchen procedures.
• Inspect kitchen and dining areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Check deliveries for quality and accuracy and track inventory.
• Maintain attendance and other employee records, approve time off, and address performance issues when needed.
• Assist with planning and serving meals for special events.
• Ensure proper food storage and security of kitchen areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period.
• Vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation.
• Longevity increases beginning in the fifth year of state service.
• Credit union benefits are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed