Housekeeping-FSW Supervisor-79553103

ICLLong Island City, NY
Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping/Food Service Supervisor supervises a staff in the cleaning, care and upkeep of assigned areas in a community residence and in the preparation, portioning and serving food to consumers and cleaning dishes, kitchen equipment, dining and food preparation areas as well as assisting in laundry duties.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Candidates must possess a minimum of two years housekeeping, food service or related experience.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow simple instructions verbally and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

  • Supervisory experience desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and schedules staff assignments for housekeeping and food services.
  • Based on workload and available staffing, reassigns staff to assure that work is accomplished according to schedule and that staff is fully utilized.
  • Arranges for reassignment of personnel to handle emergency cleaning projects.
  • Plans and schedules appropriate coverage for assigned food service activities.
  • Provides in-service training for subordinate staff in the procedures and techniques required in the performance of their jobs.
  • Ensures appropriate follow-up on training as appropriate.
  • Periodically reviews the work of subordinates for compliance with established standards and schedules.
  • Inspects for proper procedures including routine food preparation, appropriate dish washing and other cleaning actions and the maintenance of pertinent sanitary standards.
  • Evaluates individual work performance of subordinates.
  • Initiates corrective action as appropriate.
  • Assures the efficient and effective use of time by the staff by such means as enforcing the attendance rules, resolving disciplinary problems, and meeting established work standards and schedules.
  • Informs staff at meetings and in memoranda of agency policies, directives and guidelines affecting housekeeping/food service operation and personnel.
  • Provides instructions to staff about special procedures to be performed.
  • May interview prospective employees and recommend selection of qualified candidate.
  • Recommends changes in cleaning, housekeeping and food service methods, equipment, supplies, and standards to ensure a more effective and efficient program.
  • Requisitions needed supplies (linens, cleaning supplies, etc.) and oversee proper distribution, storage, and safekeeping.
  • Inspects building and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning program.
  • Investigates complaints regarding unsatisfactory cleaning performance and/or missing property and takes corrective action; keeps supervisor informed of all complaints.
  • Prepares periodic reports per established agency and program procedure.
  • May perform any or all the above tasks outlined in the job description of Housekeeping/Food Service Worker.
  • Other tasks as assigned.
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