Food Service Supervisor
Location Rocky Hill, CT
Salary $47,221* - $61,814/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)
Close Date 3/19/2026 11:59:00 PM
The State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is seeking an experienced Food Service Supervisor to help lead kitchen operations that support our veterans in a clinical and residential environment. If you have experience in large-scale food production or tray line service, such as a hospital, nursing facility, university, or banquet hall, and are ready to take on a leadership role, this may be a perfect match! See below for details.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Department: Food Services
Location: Rocky Hill, CT
Work Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Saturday through Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Thursdays and Fridays off)
Note: This position is eligible for weekend differential pay
WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:
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Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development
Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees
AS A FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR, YOU WILL:
Supervise the tray line service, ensuring timely and accurate meal assembly for patients and residents with varying dietary requirements
Assign tasks to Assistant Cooks based on skill level and workload, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards in food service
Implement and enforce kitchen protocols, including food safety, sanitation, and dietary compliance, ensuring meals meet regulatory and healthcare standards.
Ensure hot and cold foods are stored and served at appropriate temperatures to comply with food safety regulations (using temperature logs, thermometers, and routine checks)
Perform related duties as required
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in the preparation or serving of food on a large scale.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
ServSafe Certified
Experience working on a tray line in a skilled nursing facility
Experience supervising Food Service staff
Experience with mechanically altered and therapeutic diets
Experience using written and verbal communication to supervise staff, including delegating tasks, and providing instruction in a team environment.
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