Food Service Manager I

Title: Food Service Manager I

State Role Title: 79214

Hiring Range: $72,806 - $85,659/yr. (DOE)

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/careers/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NVHMI is seeking an experienced Food Service Manager I to oversee daily operations and lead a team of approximately 18 food service employees. This role ensures high quality meal production, accurate dietary service, and compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. This individual will manage inventory, ordering, and staff assignments while maintaining up to date recipes, diet orders, and production records. Responsibilities include monitoring meal preparation, conducting sanitation inspections, and ensuring all equipment and food safety logs are maintained. The manager also trains new staff, reviews performance expectations, promotes safe work practices, and supports departmental goals and values.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong ability to plan and organize food production tasks.
• Knowledgeable in nutrition, sanitation standards, and food safety.
• Experience in supervising food service staff required.
• Experienced in food preparation techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills required.

Additional Considerations

• Servsafe Food Service manager certification (must be obtained within 60 days of employment)
• Culinary training is preferred.
• Skilled in the operation and care of kitchen equipment.
• Familiar with budget management and food service procurement.
• Experience with food service software.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. 

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. 

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

Contact Pathways

Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.

www.vadars.org  or call DARS at 800-552-5019. 

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.  
 
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. 

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