Food Service Supervisor - Selinsgrove Center

THE POSITION

Are you ready to apply your food service expertise in a role that has a meaningful impact? The Department of Human Services is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and hardworking Food Service Supervisor to join our Selinsgrove Center team. In this key position, you will oversee meal production, distribution, and service in our food service department. Your leadership will ensure that delicious, nutritionally balanced meals are consistently served, contributing to our goal of maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming dining environment for all consumers. Do not miss the chance to make a lasting difference-apply today and embark on a rewarding new chapter in your career!

Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. We are only a couple of minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. Join us at the Selinsgrove Center and make a difference in a supportive and rewarding workplace.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for various supervisory tasks, including preparing daily employee assignment sheets and guiding staff in their tasks. You will update work and vacation schedules for cooks and food service workers and provide ongoing on-the-job training by observing and demonstrating proper techniques. Your duties will include supervising and inspecting the delivery, storage, and distribution of food items. In terms of food production and distribution, you will plan and oversee the preparation, cooking, and delivery of meals for regular, texture-modified, and therapeutic diets. You will monitor pre-preparation areas where items are processed, assembled, and transported per the menu or special orders. Additionally, you will supervise the receiving room where meat, poultry, fish, and dairy items are processed and transported. Other responsibilities include managing tray assembly and food portioning, overseeing ware washing, and ensuring the cleanliness of food production and serving equipment, as well as work areas. You will also handle record-keeping and maintain safety standards.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule with every third weekend off.
• Overtime: As needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of paid experience in food production and/or service and successful completion of a Certified Dietary Manager course; or
• Two years as a Food Service Worker (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) and/or production experience, and an Associate degree with major course work in food production and food service; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which consists of experience in an institutional setting preparing specialized therapeutic diets, or course work in food production, food service or a related field.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.