Title: Cook Supervisor
State Role Title: Cook Supervisor
Hiring Range: $29,622 - $39,713
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr
Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Prepare meals according to menu, recipe and census. Prepare and serve resident’s meals using proper food handling techniques and portion control. Prepares special diets as needed based on the guidelines of the modified menu and recipe. Responsible for correct diet implementation.
Monitors dietary aides daily in all duties. Responsible for food production/portion control and monitoring dietary employee portion control, pilferage of all prepared food items. Monitors Stock Clerk in the absence of the Food Service Operations Manager. Provides training, counseling (verbal/written) to staff as required. Supports established dietary policies/procedures and enforces a safe professional work environment.
Monitor daily food storage temperatures. Properly label and stores leftover food. Completes daily and weekly cleaning assignment. Monitors department safety and sanitation. Responsible for always maintaining high degree of sanitation in kitchen area of the dietary department.
Complete paperwork for new residents in the absence of the Food Service Operations Manager. Sets the standards and acts as the example by which other Dietary employees should comply or conform. Must be able to enter data into the program used to print out daily meal tickets.
Monitor and maintain professional demeanor at all times supporting dietary. Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within Dietary department’s mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility.
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma preferred. Must be Serv Safe certified within one year of employment.
Additional Considerations
Three years experience in institutional food preparation or related field is desirable. Supervisory experience and computer skills desirable.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.
Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.
Contact Information
Name: Kristen Johnson
Phone: (540) 982-2860 Ext. 4903
Email: kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.