The Cook Supervisor 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 and responsibilities include:
- Coordinates/directs the operation of the Food Service/Production areas using standards, procedures, diet manuals, modified menus and production sheets to guide the work.
- Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors.
- Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other 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.
- 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.
- Performs as first-level supervisor over Cooks WG-7404-04 and WG-7404-06.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Between 0500-1700, every other weekend
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: May be Authorized
Position Description Title/PD#: Cook Supervisor/PD99820S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
NOTIFICATIONS: - This position is not a AFGE Bargaining Unit positions.
- This positions is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
- This position is in the Competitive Service.
- Selectee required to serve one year supervisory/managerial probationary period.
- Veterans' preference does not apply to promotion, reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer or reinstatement in accordance with 5 CFR 211.102(d)(6).
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: The employee is subject to continuous standing, walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs. unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing more than 40 lbs. with assistance of a lifting device or other workers. Manipulates cumbersome, heavy objects, such as washing stainless steel mixing bowls, pushing heavy carts on casters or operating heavy equipment. Possesses manual dexterity to operate equipment and to handle sharp knives and blades safely. Utilizes eye-hand coordination and the ability to concentrate and react quickly to serve food and operate equipment. Performs work in areas of extremes of temperature, such as walk-in refrigeration or freezing units. Work is carried out in kitchen/dish room areas that are often hot, uncomfortable and noisy. Environment includes exposure to extreme cold while working in walk-in refrigerators and freezers for extended periods of time to complete duties. Works with other cooks, food service workers and supervisors. Is exposed to steam, cooking odors, and noise from equipment and conversation. Is subject to hazards of cuts, bruises, strains, burns and falls in kitchen environment. Uses strong cleaning and sanitizing solutions which may frequently be skin and respiratory irritants. Performs work in patient care settings where there may be exposure to contagious disease. May have contact with patients who demonstrate verbally and/or physically aggressive behavior. Required to wear proper hair covering and clean uniform. Wear disposable gloves when handling food for service and proper protective equipment when completing cleaning activities.
Starting at $34.93 Per Hour (WS 6)
