This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service of a Veteran Affairs Medical Center. As Production Supervisor, the incumbent is fully responsible to plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production. In the absence of the Food Service Section Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the operation of both the food production/service areas and the administrative duties within those areas.
MAJOR DUTIES: Responsible for independently coordinating/directing the operation of the food service/production areas using standards, procedures, diet manual, modified menus and production sheets to guide the work. Plans on a weekly or monthly basis to establish deadlines, priorities, and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors.
Uses resources to operate within a planned financial budget; shares in the managerial responsibility for the proper supervision of labor, allocation of subsistence and supplies and all other resources required to accomplish quality Veteran centered meal services. Participates in meetings and discussions regarding initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work.
Incumbent prepares performance requirements and work schedules in accordance with established policies and procedures. Provides technical direction and training when scheduling work operations with complex work steps and processes. Investigates work related issues such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. Prepares performance requirements and work schedules in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Provides technical direction and training when scheduling work operations with complex work steps and processes. Oversees safety and sanitation program. Monitors work to assure that subordinates use all sanitation and safety precautions and enforce safe work practices.
Ensures compliance with food safety and sanitation based on HACCP guidelines, NFS procedures and policies, and VACO policies to ensure food safety in food preparation and storage in the facility food service establishment(s). Responsible for the proper usage and care of all production equipment and ensures that NFS employees are knowledgeable in the equipment's usage and care.
Provides information and advice to NFS Leadership on training needs/trends and participates in planning training for employees, students, interns, and volunteers. Evaluates training effectiveness and recommends methods for improving the program. Supervisors are responsible for supervising workers directly in accomplishing the work of an organizational segment or group.
The scope and complexity of planning work operations include determining the sequence, priority, and time for the performance of particular operations within the limits of broad work schedules and time limits and exercising greater administrative authority. The work is planned on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis. Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes.
Implements corrective actions within authority to resolve work problems. Plans and establishes overall leave schedule. Determines training needs of subordinates and arrange for its accomplishment, set performance standards, and make formal appraisals of subordinate work performance. Recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates.
The occupation(s) directly involved in accomplishing the work assignments and projects which reflect the main purpose or mission of the work operations for which the supervisor is accountable is/are: WG-7404-04 and WG-7404-06. The grade of the highest-level nonsupervisory work accomplished by subordinates who, under normal job controls, perform the work of one or more of the occupations identified above is: WG-06.
Other duties as assigned, as related to the needs of the program. Work Schedule: Discussed in interview Position Description Title/PD#: Cook Supervisor/PD99820S
jinho.chu@va.gov · 253-582-8440 X75446
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $41.79 – $48.75/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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