DSHS BHA Food Service Manager

Job Posted 1/15/2025

State of Washington

Not Specified, WA

United States

Category Other

Job Description

DSHS BHA Food Service Manager As the Food Service Manager, your duties will include supervising employees engaged in planning menus, ordering, storing, and maintaining inventories of foods and supplies, preparing and serving meals, and planning and preparing modified diets and menus which conform with physicians' orders. 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. Some of what you will do: Supervises and participates in the preparation of meals for patients Cooks meals as required or assigned Inspects meals before and after preparation Orders food supplies Makes requisition slips for items not available Schedules and assigns work of cooks Maintains menus and meal records Inspects all kitchens for safety and sanitation What we are looking for: Supervisory experience in a kitchen environment Current Food Handlers card Understanding of principles, methods, and procedures involved in a large-scale food preparation and cooking operation Ability to exercise good judgment, use of problem-solving skills, and decision-making ability Excellent written and oral communication skills with management and co-workers Who should apply? Professionals with two years of supervisory or lead work experience in large-scale food operations involving work in the planning, organization, and production of meals, food procurement, storage, and preparation or closely related work. OR One year of experience as a Cook 3 or Dietician or equivalent. OR A Bachelor's degree involving a major study in institutional food management, restaurant management, or dietetics. 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 about this opportunity? Please contact and reference job number 00280. 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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.