DSHS SCC Food Service Supervisor 2

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Food Service Supervisor 2

Step into a role where your cooking skills and leadership can truly help others. We’re looking for a Food Service Supervisor 2 to join the team at the Special Commitment Center (SCC) in Steilacoom, Washington—a secure residential facility for adults.

Here, your skills shape more than meals—they support people’s well-being.

You’ll run a fast-paced kitchen, guide and supervise a team, and help create meals that meet the unique needs of the people we serve.

Every day, your work will directly support health, dignity, and safety.Some of what you'll do:

• Supervise, train, and assign staff and resident workers in daily food production while maintaining order and discipline, including intervening during emergencies using approved techniques.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of management, including meal preparation, loading, and documentation, and ensuring timely food cart deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and equipment usage standards while addressing supply needs and managing inventory.
• Coordinate and adjust menus as necessary to address food shortages, staffing issues, and residents’ special dietary needs.
• Conduct daily meetings, complete staff and resident evaluations, and manage leave schedules with Food Manager approval.
• Handle inquiries related to resident meals, special diets, and events, ensuring proper communication and resolution of issues.
• Perform administrative tasks, including completing daily forms, maintaining records, and other duties as assigned.

Additional information:

• SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use.
• Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees.
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Who should apply?
Professionals that meet one of the below criteria:

• Four or more years of experience in industrial, commercial, or institutional food service or patient tray service, including at least one year in a lead or supervisory role. As well as a high school diploma or GED certificate or equivalent.

OR

• Associate degree in food service management, nutritional care, or a related field, AND at least one year of food service supervisory experience.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in restaurant or hotel management, or a closely related field.

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities we are looking for:

• Food service knowledge – You understand how to safely cook and serve food in large amounts.
• Leadership – You can teach, guide, and supervise a team while keeping things calm and respectful.
• Safety awareness – You follow safety and cleanliness rules and can spot when something might go wrong.
• Communication skills – You explain tasks clearly and can talk with staff, residents, and supervisors in a helpful way.
• Adaptability – You can adjust quickly when there are changes in staff, menus, or supplies.
• Record-keeping – You can complete paperwork and track supplies accurately and on time.
• Problem-solving – You can find solutions when schedules shift or food deliveries fall short.

Interested? Apply today!

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work.

It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? Please contact peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 01422.

Additional Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

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