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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00010301 |
Description Activated On: 8/8/2025 2:45:06 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Employee is responsible for supervising food production and meal service at WSH in accordance with hospital/ departmental policies and regulatory standards. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Open and/or close Main Kitchen. Lead by example. Arrive to work on time, ready to work. Maintain positive attitude. Take pride in assignments. Schedule food production and food service staff in their daily assignments, coordinate their requests for time off, and obtain overtime, per departmental policies and AFSCME contract. Complete own duties and assure subordinates are completing their assigned tasks, within the expected time frames, in compliance with departmental/ hospital policies and regulatory standards. Assure adherence to the Dietary Department Sanitation Code, all aspects. Assure standardized recipes and menus are followed. Check foods and beverages, making sure they are of high quality, at the right temperature and, for beverages, at the proper dilution. Instruct employees. Answer questions. Clarify issues. Oversee tray and cafeteria lines. Check meals with care. Acknowledge and adhere to individuals’ allergy/ intolerance and special needs. Monitor proper care and use of all equipment/ machines/ utensils/ tools. Monitor freezer and cooler temperatures. Control and limit waste. Assure organization of kitchen, coolers, freezers and Ingredient Room. Transfer food, supplies and equipment between storage, work areas, serving and cleaning areas in an appropriate manner. Make sure food is stored in designated areas. Make sure all food is properly covered, accurately labeled and fully dated. Report shortages and left overs. Maintain inventories and re-supply areas, per established procedures. Report and rectify errors if they occur. Check that stock is rotated. Fill out required forms. Maintain high standards of safety and sanitation. Assure subordinates are following all equipment/ machine operating guidelines. Monitor cooking procedures and methods, reporting non-compliance/ issues. Follow holiday menu and dietary requisition procedures. Coordinate special event luncheons when asked. Take and process diet changes. Inspect all areas for cleanliness and safety throughout shift. Keep noise to a reasonable level. Correct subordinates, document issues and participate in discipline hearings. Complete EPRs. Adhere to break schedules and departure times and assure subordinates are doing the same. Communicate and work together as a team. Treat individuals and all others with courtesy and respect. Accept direction. Accept constructive criticism. Demonstrate consistency and fairness in supervision. Attend and maintain respectful behavior at trainings and meetings. Report issues and communicate ideas to Management. Follow established safety/security, HR, and IT policies and make sure subordinates are doing the same. Maintain confidentiality. Follow chain-of-command. Perform additional/ other duties as assigned. Work holidays, as assigned. Work mandated OT, as required. Function as an Administrative Investigator for the hospital. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. All duties are completed under the guidance and supervision of the Food Service Manager and the Director of Dietetic Services. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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