Food Service Supervisor - Wernersville State Hospital

If you are eager to leverage your expertise in the food service sector, an exciting opportunity awaits you at the Department of Human Services (DHS) at Wernersville State Hospital! We are on the lookout for a dedicated and industrious individual to take on supervisory responsibilities within the dietary department. The DHS is known for offering outstanding benefits, regular pay raises, generous paid leave and holiday options, along with pathways for professional growth and advancement in your career.

As a Food Service Supervisor, your primary role will be to manage all aspects of dietary services, ensuring that meals are prepared and served punctually and to the highest standards. You will take charge of assigning tasks, coordinating activities, and conducting thorough inspections and evaluations of the work carried out in both food service and production areas through daily on-site assessments. This oversight is crucial to guarantee that our consumers receive meals of the highest quality, served at appropriate temperatures and in a safe, clean, and sanitary environment. Additionally, you will be responsible for training and supervising staff members, as well as maintaining personnel records, which include time schedules, attendance logs, and performance evaluations. Furthermore, your duties will extend to requisitioning, receiving, and inspecting food supplies and equipment, along with the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Hours and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday to Saturday, with (2) 15 minute breaks.
• Rotating schedule, work weekends and Holidays as assigned.
• Overtime: as needed.
• May change based on operational needs.
• FREE PARKING!
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as a Food Service Worker and/or production experience, and an Associate degree with major course work in food production and food service; or
• Three years of paid experience in food production and/or service and successful completion of a Certified Dietary Manager course; 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:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.

• 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.