Food Services Specialist

APS Career Site • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Human Resources announces an opening for a Food Services Specialist position in the Food Services Office. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Food Services Specialist positions are on a career ladder with three levels. The available position is a level I. Progression from one level to the next is based on proficiency, training, and employment standards. The employee may be advanced non-competitively to the next level after fulfillment of all career ladder MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A bachelor’s degree in food service management, nutrition, or a related area plus considerable supervisory experience with the operation of a large-scale food preparation program; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skill, and ability.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in food service management, nutrition, or a related area plus considerable supervisory experience with the operation of a large-scale food preparation program; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skill, and ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors the national School Lunch and Breakfast Programs in compliance with federal regulations, state nutrition guidelines and school board policies.
• Responsible for the supervision, training and management of all cafeteria operations.
• Provides technical assistance to food service managers regarding the efficiency of operation, meal and cash accountability, financial status, food production and service and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Serves as technical advisor to food service managers with personnel management. Assists with coaching and counseling employees and provides training when needed to improve job performance. Assists managers with documenting employee concerns and writing annual performance appraisals as needed.
• Assists in the development of menus that comply with federal and state nutritional guidelines.
• Assesses adequacy and condition of equipment and provides information as to proper use of equipment.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time