Supervisor Cook (Chief Of Food Production And Service)

Duties

Duties include:
Planning:

• Assures that each unit produces high-quality, standardized food production, food service, safety and sanitation and equipment management.
• Contributes to the annual review of equipment and selection for replacement.
• Reviews and evaluates the entire food production and food service operation and makes recommendations for policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the work of both units so that meal service is provided within established deadlines.
• Through Subordinate supervisors, plans and directs work performed in the Food Production unit and Food Service unit.
• Responsible for the security of food, supplies, equipment, and patient and employee sensitive data in the Food Production and Food Service units.
• Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as scheduling projected work.
• Exercises full supervisory responsibility over work operations involving approximately 5 WS Supervisors (both Cook and Food Service Worker Supervisors), 8 WG Cooks and 40 WG Food Service Workers.

• Recommends solutions to staffing problems related to hiring in order to fix staffing issues.
• Familiar with common institutional food package size and is able to calculate yield/portions of various foods from different packaging.
• Working knowledge of regular and modified diets and combination diets and is able to identify foods and ingredients appropriate for these diets.
• Familiar with quality food preparation and short order cooking techniques and ingredients.
• Assures that recipes, production sheets and established master menus are followed.
• Checks quality of food to assure standards of flavor, appearance and texture are met consistently.
• Provides technical guidance to the Food Production and Food Service units to assure smooth and efficient operation.
• Checks quantity of food produced to control shortages and waste.
• Recommends solutions to engineering requirements, and work operations directed by other supervisors.
• Coordinates operations of tray assembly and dining room meal service to assure adequate supplies of prepared foods are available.
• Oversees the department's equipment repair and preventative maintenance programs and communicates with Engineering Service personnel to coordinate equipment programs.
• Provides oversight to Food Production and Food Service units throughout meal preparation and service.

• Prepares mid-year and annual performance evaluations for the Cook Supervisors and Food Service Supervisors.
• Participates in developing, coordinating, and evaluating the department's ongoing training of subordinate supervisors, cooks, and food service workers.
• Responsible for the receiving, storing and securing of all subsistence and supplies.
• Certifies time worked and leave charged for all food production and food service unit employees for payroll purposes.
• Recognizes employees' superior performance and submits recommendations for awards with adequate justification.
• Develops position descriptions and performance standards for subordinate employees.
• Reviews and approves performance evaluations and competency assessments given by subordinate supervisors for employees in their work units.
• Initiates recommendations for the hire, promotion and/or reassignment of subordinate employees.
• Plans time and attendance schedules and annual leave for all subordinate employees under the food service and food production sections.
• Serves as alternate ADPAC for the Nutrition and Food Service and primary ADPAC for the Food Production and Food Service units.
• Ensures proper rotation of subsistence and supplies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• May serve a probationary period
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

How You Will Be Evaluated

• New employee probationary period
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • OF-306
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • Resume
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
• OF-306
• Resume
• Resume
• How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/30/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11976186. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact informationFelicia DavisPhone 312-569-8107Email [email protected] Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 USNext steps After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
• Transcript
• License
• Selective Service
• Social security number request
• Other (2)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Financial suitability
• Cover Letter
• BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Other (1)
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• SF-15
• DD-214/ Statement of Service

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 004) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).