The Food Service Worker Supervisor serves as the primary shift supervisor and will be directly responsible for the supervision of all food service activities and coordinates the activities of the Food Service Workers in the different elements of the Food Service Section.

Duties

As the Food Service Worker Supervisor, the incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to: Supervise all areas of food production and service including food preparation, nourishment, tray delivery and retrieval, making rounds on the patient wards, meeting ward personnel and taking corrective action for any problems that might arise on the floors pertaining to food service. Receives and inspect deliveries. Requisitions all supplies needed for the different areas in Food Service. Responsible for efficient overall sanitation throughout Nutrition and Food Service. Conduct menu conferences, completes schedules assignments, cold prep sheets, record temperatures and completes tray assembly area report. Prepare performance ratings/competencies for all employees under his or her direct supervision. Closely supervises work performance of employees under his/her supervision and discusses work performance and problems with them. Make necessary adjustments in assignments to make sure work is completed. Work under the immediate supervision of the Cook Supervisor/Team Captain and is accountable for the quantity and quality of the work done. Develops and fosters the climate for positive interactive relationships and demonstrates support for quality service to patients and among Services. Operate an effective working unit by assuring that subordinates complete the tasks to which they are assigned. Define the standards of quality and quantity to be met; instructs subordinates on difficult work operations. Review work while in progress or on completion to ensure the correct portion sizes, serving dishes, etc., have been used. Change work plans, work assignments and methods as necessary to reduce or control costs and to accomplish the work of the unit as effectively as possible in both usual and emergency situations. Serve as a member of the in-service training team by providing individual and/or group instruction for employees in the correct care and maintenance of food service equipment. Maintain inventory of food service supplies and equipment. Conduct all quality assurance monitors and sanitation reviews in accordance with established procedures. Supervise the delivery and retrieval of patient trays which includes interacting with members of the multidisciplinary team. Supervise the tray assembly operation and for all aspects of sanitation. ***A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.*** Work Schedule: earliest clock in time 5:00am; latest clock out time 8:00pm; rotating days off with weekends and holiday coverage. Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker Supervisor/PD-99816S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWork Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

There is no substitution of education for this position.

Contacts

• Address James H Quillen VA Medical Center Corner of Lamont Street and Veterans Way Mountain Home, TN 37684 US
• Name: Brent Clark
• Phone: 615-225-5456
• Email: [email protected]