Food Service Supervisor (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Rocky Hill, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is seeking an experienced Food Service Supervisor to help lead kitchen operations that support veterans in a clinical and residential environment. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in large-scale food production or tray line service, such as in a hospital, nursing facility, university, or banquet hall, who are ready for a leadership position. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, on the first shift (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM), including weekends and holidays, and is eligible for weekend differential pay. The DVA has been caring for Veterans and their dependents for over 140 years, with a mission to 'serve those who have served.' The Rocky Hill campus includes residential facilities and the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center, where the food service team provides meals to Veterans in supportive living and long-term care settings.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in the preparation or serving of food on a large scale.
Knowledge of food preparation and serving in a commercial or institutional setting.
Interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to utilize computer software.
Supervisory ability.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certified
Experience working on a tray line in a skilled nursing facility
Experience supervising Food Service staff
Experience evaluating food consistency, quality, portioning, and presentation for mechanically altered and therapeutic diets
Experience using written and verbal communication to supervise staff, including delegating tasks and providing instruction in a team environment

Responsibilities

Supervise the tray line service, ensuring timely and accurate meal assembly for patients and residents with varying dietary requirements.
Assign tasks to Assistant Cooks based on skill level and workload, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards in food service.
Implement and enforce kitchen protocols, including food safety, sanitation, and dietary compliance, ensuring meals meet regulatory and healthcare standards.
Ensure hot and cold foods are stored and served at appropriate temperatures to comply with food safety regulations (using temperature logs, thermometers, and routine checks).
Coordinates food service area workflow and determines priorities.
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work.
Establishes and maintains food service area procedures.
Provides staff training and assistance.
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations.
Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
Prepares reports and correspondence.
Keeps records.
Sets tables.
Prepares coffee, salads and dressings.
Serves meals.
Cleans dining room, furniture and equipment.
Counts and sorts table linen.
Washes dishes and silverware.
Monitors temperature of food.
Maintains adequate supplies and food in stock.
Requisitions food and supplies.
May make recommendations on policies or standards.
Performs related duties as required.