Food Service Supervisor - Residential Treatment & Detox Services

Job Announcement

An exciting opportunity to work in the Residential Treatment & Detox Services team as a Food Services Supervisor. Oversee all aspects of supervision, administration and management of food preparation services in a large residential treatment and detoxification facility. Responsibilities include supervision of staff of four and numerous residents in serving meals, monitoring of adherence to health department standards and state licensure requirements.

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Illustrative Duties

• Assists in planning, directing, assigning and reviewing the work of food services staff and assigned trusties;
  
  
• Plans or assists in the planning of menus, ration ordering, stock receiving, and monthly inventories;
  
  
• Trains staff and trusties in food preparation procedures;
  
  
• Interprets policies and procedures;
  
  
• Inspects work areas and takes action to correct health and sanitary deficiencies;
  
  
• Ensures the overall maintenance of health standards in kitchen and dining areas;
  
  
• Monitors quality control of all aspects of food preparation;
  
  
• Monitors trusties' activities;
  
  
• Accounts for all kitchen utensils and hardware items;
  
  
• Prepares work statistics and management reports;
  
  
• Completes performance evaluations of subordinate Food Service Specialists;
  
  
• Recommends disciplinary action as appropriate;
  
  
• Administers and directs all food service activities in the supervisor's absence.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of food preparation procedures and menu planning;
  
  
• Knowledge of health and sanitation standards regulating the preparation and handling of food;
  
  
• Knowledge of kitchen and dining area security procedures governing inmate activities in an adult detention facility;
  
  
• Ability to supervise inmate trusties and subordinate civilian staff;
  
  
• Ability to plan nutritious meals;
  
  
• Ability to maintain records and prepare written reports;
  
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
  
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Agriculture lunch program guidelines.
  
  
• Knowledge of Department of Education lunch program guidelines.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Graduation from high school or GED issued by a state department of education; plus three years of experience in cooking and/or planning meals in a small to medium kitchen operation, specifically in food preparation, supplemented by formal supervisory training or experience in planning, directing and evaluating the work of others.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Certification as a Certified Food Manager (CFM) - required within 1 month of hire.
• Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.

All staff in this program are considered emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience or training in food preparation in an institutional setting or residential program for adults with behavioral health challenges.
• Current c ertification as a Certified Food Manager (CFM)
• Two to four years of supervisory experience in a food services setting.
• Experience working in a food services healthcare setting.
• Experience in customer service and completing administrative task.
• Working experience in a residential treatment facility or similar healthcare environment.
• Experience in adaptive cooking for modified dietary needs.
• Experience in problem solving, team coaching, and conflict resolution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to independently drive county vehicle. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull weight up to 35 lbs with wheels. Ability to twist, rotate, and bend at the waist, continuously stand and walk, frequently reach at or above the shoulder height, handle full or empty pots and pans, and write as needed to complete duties of the job. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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