State of Connecticut Executive Branch

At Connecticut Technical High School System, Connecticut Valley Hospital, Southbury Training School or the Veterans' Home and Hospital this class is accountable for assisting with the supervision of the food service operation.

Receives general direction from a Director of Food Services or other employee of higher grade.

Supervises food service staff.

Assists in scheduling, assigning, overseeing and reviewing the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans department work; assists in establishing and maintaining department procedures; develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; orders food supplies and equipment; checks food and food service areas to ensure compliance with health regulations; may participate in budget preparation; may interview applicants; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of modern methods, materials and equipment used in large scale food preparation and service; considerable knowledge of safety and sanitary problems related to large scale food service; knowledge of principles and practices of food preparation and service; knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of methods of controlling food costs; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

Six (6) years of experience in institutional or commercial food service involving at least 400 complete meals daily.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in an administrative or planning capacity.
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at or above the level of Supervising Chef.

College training in dietetics, hotel/restaurant management, nutrition or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

Classified/Competitive

(13)-Food Processing/Service

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

(2)-Professional

TC 26

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Supervisor of Food Services in Salary Group TC 26 approved effective November 29, 2013. (Revised to expand class usage to the Connecticut Technical High School System) Item No. 22-118

09/27/2022