City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, directs the operations and services of dining rooms in a large institution; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: Carrying out and interpreting policies and procedures to subordinates; effecting economies through prevention of loss or pilferage of dining room supplies; making frequent contacts with inmates, institution personnel, customers, tenants, and the general public; keeping routine records and preparing routine reports.

The 2618 Food Service Supervisor is distinguished from the 2606 Senior Food Service Worker in that the former functions as the first-line supervisor, whereas the latter functions as a lead worker and assists in the supervision of employees. In addition, the 2618 Food Service Supervisor is involved with administrative procedures such as scheduling, training, and policy regulation. At the Airport, the 2618 is distinguished from the 2706 Housekeeper/Food Service Cleaner in that the former supervises the Housekeepers/Food Service Cleaners.

Supervises subordinate food service staff.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises subordinate personnel and inmate help assigned to dining rooms; inspects dining room staff for personal hygiene.

2. Supervises the serving of meals, storage of food, and collection and washing of dishes, silverware and trays.

3. Checks dishwashing machines for proper operation; checks food refrigeration and warming equipment for proper temperatures.

4. Inspects dining room furniture and equipment for cleanliness and proper repair.

5. Draws foodstuffs and supplies from central storeroom; is responsible for issue and custody of same.

6. Recommends procedures for economical use and improvements of foodstuffs and supplies.

Requires a good knowledge of: The operation of a large institutional food service operation; laws and codes pertaining to the operation of a dining room; the principles of hygiene and sanitation.

Requires skill and ability to: Assign, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates engaged in the operations of a large dining room; deal tactfully and courteously with inmate and institutional personnel using dining room facilities.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in the operation of a large, high-volume food service organization. Experience includes tray line operations, quality control, cafeteria/catering services, inventory management, or equipment monitoring in an institutional setting such as a hospital, correctional facility, cafeteria, long-term care facility, or other large high-volume food service organization.

License and Certification:

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.