Food Service Worker Supervisor

Duties

Major Duties:

• Supervise all areas of food production and service including food preparation, nourishment, tray delivery and retrieval.
• Receive and inspect food deliveries.
• Requisition all supplies needed for the different areas in Food Service.
• Have responsibility for efficient overall sanitation throughout the Food Service area.
• Conduct menu conferences, complete schedule assignments, and record food temperatures.
• Complete the tray assembly area report.
• Monitor and ensure that the proper procedures are carried out in the Diet Communication Center.
• Oversee work performance of employees under his/her supervision, discuss work performance and problems with them, and provide guidance.
• Instruct subordinates on difficult work operations.
• Provide instruction in correct sanitation and cleaning procedures, such as how to mop a floor, how to clean stainless steel, etc.
• Carry out the responsibilities of the position within general instructions, standard procedures and established policies.
• Ensure that subordinates complete the tasks to which they are assigned.
• Maintain inventory of Food Service supplies and equipment.
• Make recommendations for the purchase of small equipment and supplies in order to ensure that the appropriate materials are available to do the job.
• Provide individual and/or group instruction for employees in the correct care and maintenance of Food Service equipment.
• Review work while in progress or on completion to ensure the correct portion sizes, serving dishes, etc., have been used.
• 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.
• Possess knowledge on the correct foods to be served on modified diets.
• Provide guidance and assistance for lower grade employees in making decision when assembling patient trays.
• Ensure that all food supply items required are available for meeting the meal service schedule.
• Supervise the tray assembly operation and all aspects of sanitation.
• Spot check the activities in all areas where meals and nourishment supplies are distributed to ensure quality and timeliness standards are met.
• Conduct all quality assurance monitors and sanitation reviews in accordance with established procedures.
• Establish and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures for all food production activities in accordance with applicable guidelines.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • PCS Orders
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/25/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12348322.
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Latasha Hill

  Phone

  773-885-5727

  Email

  Latasha.Hill2@va.gov

  Address

  Edward Hines Junior Hospital
  5000 South 5th Avenue
  Hines, IL 60141
  US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.