Food Service Manager

Are you ready to leverage your food service expertise in a role that truly makes a difference? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking a dedicated Food Service Manager to join our dietary department at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. In this vital position, you will oversee and actively participate in food preparation and service within a healthcare setting, ensuring residents receive nutritious, appealing meals every day. If you are passionate about excellence in food service and committed to serving those who have served our country, this is your opportunity to step into a meaningful, mission-driven career.

In this position, you will oversee the ordering, receiving, and inventory control of food items. You will make certain that the food items arrive in compliance with quality standards and specifications. This involves inspecting, weighing, checking, and signing for the receipt of perishable deliveries. You will be responsible for preparing menus and determining the amounts of food needed to ensure proper portioning, plating, and handling at the point of service. This requires attention to quality, portion size, accuracy, food handling techniques, safety, and time-efficient practices. You will supervise and coordinate all activities related to food production, preparation, and delivery, ensuring efficient staffing and guaranteeing that food is served at the proper temperatures and of consistent quality. Additionally, you will conduct and coordinate staff training, including orientation, in-service training, and on-the-job instruction, to enhance service quality and skill development.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 1st shift (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of supervisory experience involving the preparation of special diet menus in a school, hospital, nursing home or closely related institutional food service operation and a bachelor's degree with major coursework in foods, nutrition, dietetics, food service, institutional management or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of supervisory experience involving the preparation of special diet menus in a school, hospital, nursing home or closely related institutional food service operation.

Additional Requirement:

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.