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• Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

**Agency Information:**Kansas Office of Veterans Services

Kansas Veterans’ Home

1220 WWII Memorial Drive

Winfield, KS 67156

www.kovs.ks.gov

About the Position

• Who can apply: Internal and External Candidates who meet the minimum requirements
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 days per week, rotating weekends
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: No
• Search Keywords: KVH, Food Service, Dietary, Supervisor, Nursing, Long Term Care, Cook

Note: Multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy.

Compensation:

New Hire Rate of Pay: $20.25 hourly

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Pay Range is equal to the Classified Pay Range of Grade 20.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Food Service Supervisor oversees daily food service operations to ensure residents of the Kansas Veterans’ Home (KVH) receive safe, high-quality meals in accordance with facility standards and regulatory requirements. This role provides leadership to dietary staff, supports menu and meal service execution, and maintains a clean, efficient, and compliant work environment. An essential function of this position is regular and predictable attendance.

Job Responsibilities (May include, but not limited to):

• Supervise and direct food service staff during food prep, meal service, and cleanup
• Ensure all meals are prepared and served according to established menus, guidelines, and needs
• Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation, and timeliness of service
• Assign daily work assignments and monitor progress
• Evaluate staff performance and complete employee reviews
• Document coaching and feedback sessions, as well as performance concerns
• Ensure adequate staffing in the Dining Room, prepare monthly schedules
• Review leave requests, perform timekeeping duties
• Participate in Care Plan meetings as needed, review menus, therapeutic diets, and special food requests
• Maintain quality services through routine evaluation of all aspects of food service operations
• Provide comprehensive training to team members, including instruction on equipment use, safe food-handling practices, and long-term care regulatory requirements
• Participates in a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule
• Contributes to a positive and cohesive team environment, working collaboratively with other Food Service Supervisors and interdisciplinary teams
• For a full position description, please contact the Recruiter listed below.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • One (1) year of experience in commercial/institutional cooking.
    • Education may be substituted for experience as determined by the agency.
  • Be free from conviction of a criminal offense that prevents employment with the Kansas Veterans Home.
• Preferred Qualifications: (May be used to screen candidates)
  • One (1) year of experience in a leadership role overseeing dietetic services, including supervisory responsibilities and knowledge of food and nutrition principles
  • One (1) year of experience supervising subordinate staff members and evaluating performance
  • One (1) year of food preparation experience in a residential or hospital setting
  • A positive work history in the food service field within the previous five (5) years
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational abilities
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Must take and pass a drug screening within 24 hours of being offered the position.
  • Obtain a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate (Request yours here.)
  • Pass a criminal background screening.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Shelley Fisher
• Email: Shelley.Fisher@ks.gov
• Phone: 620/705-6222
• Mailing Address: 1220 WWII Memorial Drive, Winfield, KS 67156

Job Application Process

First Sign in or register as a New User**.**

Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Start your draft job application**, upload other required documents, and** Submit when it is complete.

Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov***:*** “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov***:*** “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

**Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE):**Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.