FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR I

Arizona Department of Administration • Prescott, AZ

3d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

THE ARIZONA PIONEERS' HOME IS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT HOME OPERATED AND
FUNDED BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA. THE HOME PROVIDES CARE AND SERVICES TO RESIDENTS
LIVING INDEPENDENTLY, AS WELL AS TO THOSE REQUIRING PERSONAL, ASSISTED LIVING,
INTERMEDIATE AND SKILLED CARE.
Works under Dietary Manager, exercising judgment in accordance with established
policies and procedures. Has the authority to assign work and recommendations on
personnel actions. Functions as a working supervisor, participates in and
supervises subordinate personnel in the preparation and serving of food and
cleaning of equipment, utensils, and food service areas as well as performing
simple cooking tasks.
Work product consists of a functioning work unit; may be involved in work
schedules; food prepared for cooking or serving; food properly portioned
following safety and sanitation requirements, written records and reports.
Responsible for direction of work, worker instructions and quality of product
for the work area.

Requirements

• The principles and practices of leadership and work management, materials, methods, and practices of institutional food service; applicable sanitation and carrying out of safety codes, rules and regulations; cleaning materials, methods and techniques, portion control and utensils used to serve food; food textures and consistencies as related to residents diets and altered foods based on diet orders. Basic arithmetic computation methods, Policies and procedures established for the work unit
• Preparing food products with minimal waste; using and operating institutional food service equipment. Serving food based on diets; mechanically alter foods
• Motivate and supervise subordinates to attain quality and quantity of production in an institutional environment; communicate verbally and in writing, able to read and understand recipes; establish and maintain work relationships. Ability to work in a team oriented environment with staff and residents of different religious, cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds. Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Valid Class 1 Arizona fingerprint clearance card
• Annual screen for TB with negative results
• Valid food handler's license

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience in a food services establishment
• Assisted living or hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager. Work routines may include dishwashing, pot and pan washing, cleaning, preparing foods for tray line, working on tray line, nourishment preparation and serving the dining room. Instructs, guides, and counsels subordinate level workers in carrying out tasks
• Formulates plans for improvement. Follows established reporting procedures for informing supervisor of supply or equipment needs and any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties and defined infection control procedures. Be knowledgable of Federal, State, and facility's rules and regulations, policies and procedures. Attend scheduled department meetings. Attend in-service educatonal programs
• Reviews menus for the next day, daily count of residents, special activities, diet orders; determines what prep needs to be done. Inspects food service lines, observes and controls food portioning. Inspects food personnel reporting for work to ensure personal hygiene and proper attire
• Preparation of a variety of foods including desserts, salads and sandwiches. Perform defined work routines using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by kitchen management. Work routines may include dishwashing, pot and pan washing, cleaning and preparing foods for the steam table/serving area as requested. Serving residents and staff as needed
• Knowledgable of policies and procedures for receiving supplies and products. Confers with other supervisors as well as Kitchen Manager in presenting and resolving difficult problems, conflicts and questions. Collaborating with other staff and Mamagement in order to make decisions and take action
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Benefits

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees