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Food Service Field Supervisor
Description of Duties
This is a supervisory food service field work position involving responsibility for overseeing the efficient and safe operation of large-scale central kitchens and school cafeterias. The employee ensures State and Federal regulations are met and adhered to by visiting schools and reviewing and auditing food service practices. Duties also include facilitating cafeteria operations by ensuring prompt delivery of foodstuffs and supplies by vendors, training new cafeteria managers, and expediting delivery of prepared meals to schools in a safe manner. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, the Assistant Director of School Food Services, Director of School Food Services or other higher-level staff member. General supervision is exercised over the work of Cafeteria Managers, Cook Managers, and other food service personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, PLUS either:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in Food Service Administration, Food Service Management, Dietetics, Nutrition, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Hotel/Motel Management or a closely related field, plus two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* work experience involving food administration, nutrition, dietetics, or food preparation, one (1) year of which must have included managing a cafeteria or food service establishment including the supervision of staff; OR,
- Fours (4) years experience as described in (A) above, one (1) year of which must have included managing a cafeteria or food service establishment including the supervision of staff; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
