Food Service Supervisor I - LNMTC

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work The Longleaf Neuro Medical Treatment Center is currently recruiting a Food Service Supervisor. This position will oversee food preparation and cooking activities. Work involves evaluation of menus and directing the work of the cooks to provide food production sufficient for the needs of the people who live at the Center. Position inspects serving kitchen and dining areas to observe quality of food prepared, cleanliness, and sanitation of the kitchen or dining area and equipment used. Position may inventory groceries and requisition quantities needed, ensures food items are set up properly for tray line service, for cafeteria settings or table service is properly arranged. Assignments are received in the form of prescribed menus prepared by a dietitian, but employees are expected to utilize acquired skills in determining the quantities of food to be ordered and prepared. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $35,596 to $62,294 Basic knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking food in a large-scale operation Basic knowledge of the use and adaptability of various pieces of kitchen equipment Basic knowledge of instructing cooks in proper cooking methods and to direct and supervise kitchen personnel in serving meals and cleaning activities Basic knowledge evaluating levels of sanitation and food safety and implement corrections when warranted Basic knowledge following prescribed menus and recipes as well as specific oral and written instructions Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (LNMTC), located in Wilson, NC, is a state-operated certified Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). With a staff of about 520, LNMTC provides support to approximately 200 residents with complex medical needs and/or co-existing neuro-cognitive disorders. THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED MANDATORY AND MUST REPORT OR STAY OVER DURING ADVERSE WEATHEREVENTS OR OTHER EMERGENCIES. Basic knowledge of preparation, cooking and baking procedures. Basic knowledge of appropriate methods of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and small wares. Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor for extended periods of time. Ability to maintain professional, cooperative working relationships with employees and/or patients. Ability to maintain high sanitation standards as outlined in the NC Food Code. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to complete department records as required. Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. - Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. - Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. - If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. - Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applic