Senior Food Service Supervisor (2619) - SFDPH - 157933

Company Description

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.  

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ 

• Application Opening: Friday, January 23, 2026
• Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026
• Salary: $84.760 - $103,064 Annually
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 
• Recruitment ID: PBT-2619-157933

Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose. 

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH for the duration of the eligible list. 

Job Description

Under direction, the 2619 Senior Food Service Supervisor exercises work direction over Food Service Supervisor's policies and procedures in connection with the operation of all the dining rooms in a large institution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Supervises Food Service Supervisors in the direction of operations and services of all dining rooms in a large institution.
2. Deals with labor relations and subordinate personnel grievances on a first level basis.
3. Inspects all dining rooms for cleanliness, staff hygiene, proper portion control; requests repair or replacement of equipment; requisitions, stores, and inventories dining room supplies.
4. Researches and reviews procedures for more economical improvement of foodstuffs, supplies and services.

The 2619 Senior Food Service Supervisor may perform other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination);
AND
2. Experience: Two (2) years of experience directing the operations and services of dining rooms in an institutional setting such as a hospital, correctional facility, cafeteria, long-term care facility, or other large, high-volume food service organization. Qualifying experience includes supervising subordinate personnel engaged in meal service, and collecting and washing dishes, silverware, and trays; ensuring cost-effective issuance and storage of food and supplies; inspecting dining room furniture and equipment to ensure cleanliness and proper operation.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). 

Verification of Education and Experience:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.  

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying educa