This position is located at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL., in the Nutrition and Food Services (N&FS). The Food Service Worker Supervisor directs and is responsible for the supervision of food service activities and coordinates the activities of the Food Service Workers in the different elements of the Food Service Section.

Duties

Duties include: -Supervises all areas of food production and serves including food preparation, nourishment, tray delivery and retrieval, making rounds on the patient wards, meeting ward personnel and taking corrective action for any problems. -Receives and inspect deliveries. -Requisitions supplies needed for the different areas in Food Service. -Responsible for efficient overall sanitation through the service. -Conducts menu conferences, completes schedules assignments, cold prep sheets, record temperatures and completes tray assembly area report. -Monitors and assures that the proper procedures are carried out in the Diet Communication Center. -Prepares performance ratings/competencies for employees under direct supervision and discusses work performance and problems. --Operates working unit by assuring that subordinates complete the tasks to which they are assigned. -Explains work requirements so that all food supply items required are available for meeting the meal service schedule. -Uses work outlines to direct employees in making preparations for meal service. -Defines the standards of quality and quantity to be met; instructs subordinates on difficult work operations; reviews work while in progress or on completion to ensure the correct portion sizes, serving dishes, etc., have been used. -Changes work plans, work assignments and methods to reduce or control costs and to accomplish the work of the unit. -Serves 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. -Provides instruction to correct sanitation and cleaning procedures, such as how to mop a floor, how to clean stainless steel, etc. -Maintains inventory of food service supplies and equipment. -Conducts quality assurance monitors and sanitation reviews in accordance with established procedures. -Supervises the delivery and retrieval of patient trays which includes interacting with members of the multidisciplinary team. -Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and plan work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors. -Schedules workers to provide an equal distribution of the available manpower so that all work assignments are covered. -Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines courses. -Recommends solutions to staffing problems, engineering requirements, and work operations directed by other supervisors. -Plan and establish overall leave schedule; granting and approving leave in accordance with policies and regulations; conducts leave review of employees and certify timecards. -Evaluates career-conditional and career employees on a semi-annual basis. -Counsels employees, adjust informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and union representative and initiates disciplinary actions as needed. -Completes attendance records, time and duty sheets and leave approval for assigned employees. -Performs other related duties as assigned. Working Schedule: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM off days are Monday and Tuesday Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker Supervisor PD # 99816-S

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/09/2024. 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 Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Felicia Davis
• Phone: 312-569-8107
• Email: [email protected]