The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has adopted the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) Workforce Modernization Plan, one of the largest workforce innovation efforts undertaken by VHA to articulate future states of NFS operations. The incumbent 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

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. Receive and inspect deliveries. Responsible for efficient overall sanitation throughout Nutrition and Food Service. Conduct menu conferences, completes schedules assignments, cold prep sheets, responsible for monitoring and assuring that the proper procedures are carried out in the Diet Communication Center. Prepare performance ratings/competencies for all employees under his or her direct supervision. Monitor tardiness and attendance of employees under his/her supervision and provides guidance to the employees. Develop and foster the climate for positive interactive relationships and demonstrates support for quality service to patients and among Services. Assure overall Medical Center effectiveness through continued coordination of policies and procedures within the Medical Center. Operate an effective working unit by assuring that subordinates complete the tasks to which they are assigned. Knowledgeable of the responsibilities and performance requirements of Food Service Workers WG-2 through WG-4 and WL-4. 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. Provide in-service training by providing individual and/or group instruction for employees in the correct care and maintenance of food service equipment. Instruct correct sanitation and cleaning procedures, such as how to mop a floor, how to clean stainless steel, etc. Knowledgeable on the correct foods to be served on modified diets and provides guidance and assistance for lower grade employees in making decision when assembling patients trays. 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. "This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI." Work Schedule: Rotating shifts and days off: 4:30AM - 1:00PM, 5:00AM- 1:30PM, 6:00AM -2:30 PM, 7:00AM-3:30PM, 9:00AM-5:30PM, 10:00AM - 6:30PM, 11:00AM-7:30PM Rotating Weekdays, Holidays, and Weekends. Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker Supervisor -- Critical Skills Incentive Authorized--/PD99816A Critical Skills Incentive: Authorized (20% of base salary) 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

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 eligible applicants 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 WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 US
• Name: April Hammond
• Phone: 2023822310
• Email: [email protected]