The Soldiers' Home in Chelsea is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Food Service Supervisor I. *Duties and Responsibilities:* (These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive.) * Oversee food service activities including the preparation and serving of food. * Evaluate prepared food for quality and quantity * Inspect food service areas for compliance with applicable state, federal and local codes. * Makes recommendations to supervisors concerning food service activities * Meets with vendors. * Maintains records such as food temperatures, refrigerator/freezer temperatures. * Participates in regulatory inspections including meeting with surveyors and providing documentation. *Preferred Qualifications:* * ServSafe certification. * Extensive knowledge of kitchen production, materials, procedures, and methods used in the ordering, planning, preparation and serving of foods. * Demonstrated experience with dietary management. * Developed sensitivity to the needs of the client population served. * Competent with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook. *Schedule:* 10:30am - 7:00 PM with Tuesday and Wednesday off _About the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea:_ The Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea is a Joint Commission accredited inpatient veterans' facility owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is an independent State agency that organizationally reports to the Department of Veterans Services. The Soldiers' Home addresses the needs and provides support to approximately 350 veterans 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Medical, nursing and clinical supports are given to those residents residing in the Long-Term Care Facility. The residential units support veterans who are living independently but receive services and programs ranging from psychosocial and social work, receive transitional assistance, education, work and outreach programs. The resident population is generally categorized into the following categories: Alzheimer, Long Term Care and Domiciliary. _Pre-Hire Process:_ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions, please the contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #2. Applicants should upload acover letterandresumefor the Food Service Supervisor I Requisition. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. *Minimum Entrance Requirements:* Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the preparation and cooking of food in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, catering firm, government or private institution and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. *Substitutions:* I. An Associate's degree with a major in restaurant and hotel management, food service management, home economics, nutrition or dietetics may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in restaurant and hotel management, food service management, home economics, nutrition or dietetics may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* III. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at the high school level or higher, with a major in culinary arts, food services or food trades may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience. _Special Requirements_: None. *_Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Job: Food Services* *Organization: Soldiers` Home Massachusetts *Title: *Food Service Supervisor I * Location: *Massachusetts-Chelsea-91 Crest Street Requisition ID: 2300045Z