ASSISTANT FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR                                            8140

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class assists in organizing and directing the preparation and serving of meals to a large group of people. The incumbent may share responsibility for food service in an institution or in monitoring a contracted program for the elderly at several different sites. The incumbent shares responsibility for management, and relieves the supervisor of the more routine administrative duties.  The incumbent exercises considerable judgment and initiative in the performance of duties. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Supervises and participates in the preparation of meals, and supervises their delivery;

            Assists in menu planning;

            Schedules food service workers; orders supplies or assists in monitoring the ordering;

            May maintain records of food supply and equipment repair and maintenance in the absence of the supervisor; 

            Assists in interviewing and training new employees and in maintaining personnel records;

            May assist in the review of targeting plans submitted by contractors; reviews reports to determine contract compliance and performance;

            Recommends changes for more efficient food service operation.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of current regulations and standards concerning food and food service; good knowledge of modern techniques in food preparation; ability to train and supervise new employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to communicate clearly, and maintain good relationships with co-workers; working knowledge of bookkeeping; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience in commercial or institutional food preparation, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. 

 

NOTE:  Additional education in hotel, restaurant or food service management will be substituted for non-supervisory experience.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates employed in a school must attend ongoing continuing education/training as required by the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

 

 

 

R07/01/2015

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive