Food Services Shift Supervisor

Posting number: 0799HCA-26AA (RF)

Department: Health Care Agency

Division: Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital

Job classification: FOOD SERVICES SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Food Services, Health Services

Summary

THE POSITION

Under direction, assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating food preparation, cooking, and serving activities in a large institutional food service program. 

The Food Services Shift Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day floor operations and supervision of the Cooks and Food Services Assistants.  This position will also participate in food preparation and service. 

EDUCATIONAL/BILLINGUAL INCENTIVE

Incumbents may also be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree for educational attainments not specifically required by the position. 

Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification of skill.   

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:  Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center 

Food Services Shift Supervisor is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: July 1, 2026

CLOSING DATE: July 15, 2026

(Previously: July 8, 2026)

Examples of duties

Depending on the assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating food preparation, cooking, serving, and storage activities.
• Provides guidance, support, and direction to lower-level staff by assigning tasks, establishing expectations, and monitoring their progress. 
• Inspects food during and after preparation.
• Ensures that tools and equipment are used correctly and properly.
• Assures the highest standards of sanitation in all food preparation and service activities.
• Conducts on-the-job training and may be responsible for securing the kitchen facilities daily.
• Assists with Food Services Assistant duties as needed.
• Orders food and supplies; operates and maintains point-of-sale and order-on-demand systems.
• Writes and updates financial reports using appropriate software applications.
• Trains staff on completing compliance training with the use of a computer.
• Writes preliminary drafts of employee evaluations.
• Assists in the development and revision of policies and procedures.
• Assists in the recruitment process for food services workers.
• May travel to obtain orders from local vendors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

Experience

At least two (2) years of large-scale (100+ customers per day) food preparation and service experience. 

Necessary Special Requirements 

• Must be able to read and write in English and understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license.

Desired

Experience leading and coordinating food preparation, cooking, and serving activities, promoting excellent customer service, and improving customer satisfaction is desired. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 
Working knowledge of: 

• the needs and requirements of various populations (age groups, special diets, behavioral patterns, etc.); 
• methods and procedures for preparing and serving a variety of foods in large quantities; 
• sanitation and safety practices and regulations related to handling and serving food in large quantities;
• inventory methods and proper methods of food rotation and storage; 
• the proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies; 
• proper lifting techniques; 
• basic math and record-keeping techniques; 
• interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy; and
• e-mail systems and computer software programs used in the course of work; and computerized cash registers.

Working ability to: