The Food Service Worker Supervisor is assigned to the Nutrition and Food Service at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. The incumbent serves as the primary shift supervisor and will be directly responsible for the supervision of all food service activities in the Ingredient Control Unit and coordinates the activities of the Food Service Workers in the different elements of the Food Service Section.

Duties

Duties: This position serves as the primary shift supervisor and will be directly responsible for the supervision of all food service activities in the Ingredient Control Unit and coordinates the activities of the Food Service Workers in the different elements of the Food Service Section. Major duties and responsibilities include: Supervises all food service activities in the Ingredient Control Unit; Takes corrective action for any problems that might arise on the floors pertaining to food service; Receives and inspects deliveries and requisitions all supplies needed in all food service areas; Prepares performance ratings/competencies for all employees under their direct supervision; Discusses work performance and problems with employees, monitors tardiness and attendance, provides guidance and makes necessary adjustments in assignments when necessary; Carries out the responsibilities of the position within general instructions, standard procedures and established policies; Ensures subordinates complete the tasks to which they are assigned and explains work requirements to meet food service schedules; Establishes priorities for daily operations in the event of emergency situations; defines the standards of quality and quantity to be met; Serves as a member of the in-service training team by providing individual and/or group instruction for employees; Provides guidance and assistance for lower grade employees in making decision when aconducting work within the Ingredient Control Unit; Maintains inventory of food service supplies and equipment; Conducts quality assurance monitors and sanitation reviews; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Tours of duty and schedule may change based on the needs of the service.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Lead or Supervise - Ability to Lead or Supervise. (Screen Out) Work Practices - Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order). Technical Practices - Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) - Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints). Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment - Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Materials - Knowledge of Materials. Dexterity and Safety - Ability to operate with dexterity and safety. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Employee may be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. Employee also may be required to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment; and frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dish washing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well lighted but usually noisy from food service activities, and there is danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, "Ability to Lead or Supervise." Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center One Freedom Way Augusta, GA 30901 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]