This position is located in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) at the Hines VA. This position 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. Works under the immediate supervision of the Cook Supervisor and is accountable for the quality of the work done.

Duties

Supervises 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 action for any problems that arise. Requisitions all supplies needed for the different areas in Food Service. Responsible for efficient overall sanitation throughout NFS. Conducts menu conferences, completes schedules, cold prep sheets, record temperatures, and completes tray assemble area report. Monitors and assures proper procedures are carried out in the Diet Communication Center. Prepares performance ratings for all employees. Closely supervises work performance and discusses any problems. Makes necessary adjustments in assignments as needed. Explains work requirements so that all food supply items required are available for the meal service schedule. Defines the standards of quality and quantity to be met. Instructs subordinates on difficult work operations, and reviews work in progress. Serves as a member of the in-service training team by providing individual or group instruction for employees. Provides instruction in correct sanitation and cleaning procedures. Maintains inventory of food service supplies and equipment. Conducts quality assurance monitors and sanitation reviews in accordance with established procedures. Supervises the tray assembly operation and all aspects of sanitation. Must have knowledge of data entry procedures and NFS software packages in order to input and retrieve special orders, diet changes, individual nourishments and bulk nourishments. Counsel's employees and develops training programs as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Between operating hours of 5:00am-8:30pm: to be determined at time of offer Compressed/Flexible Schedule: No Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker Supervisor/ PD99816S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/19/2023. 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)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsTechnical 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Latasha Hill
• Phone: 708-539-6901
• Email: [email protected]