Food Service Supervisor

State of Ohio • Georgetown, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Supervisor works at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, providing food service support for a long-term care facility serving veterans. The role supervises kitchen staff, including cooks, bakers, and food service workers, and oversees daily kitchen operations. The position is permanent and full-time, with a schedule of 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM and work every other weekend; the specific schedule may be discussed during the interview. The position may also require overtime.

The supervisor helps plan menus and food preparation, maintains health, safety, infection-control, cleanliness, and food-storage standards, and supports staff training. Duties also include managing schedules and records, checking deliveries and inventory, assisting with special-event meals, and performing other assigned duties. The job may involve extended periods of standing, occasional lifting of heavy objects, and exposure to residents’ bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• Complete a one-year training program in food service management, 12 months of experience in food service preparation, and six months of training or experience in employee training and development; or
• 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; or
• Meet the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Skills in 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 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 as 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 and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Retirement/pension and optional deferred compensation
• Credit union benefits
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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