Food Services Shift Supervisor

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.   

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)

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.

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: 

• learn the physical arrangements and food service routine in a short period of time; 
• follow, adjust, and extend recipes; 
• effectively and appropriately prepare a variety of foods in large quantities; 
• prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations; 
• maintain nutrition service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition; 
• adhere to food service and sanitation rules; 
• observe and follow health and safety regulations; 
• operate large kitchen equipment and machinery safely; 
• lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects; 
• stand for long periods of time; 
• maintain a neat and clean personal appearance; 
• communicate effectively in an oral and written manner; 
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; 
• maintain a variety of records related to assigned activities; 
• prepare effective written reports; 
• plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines; 
• coordinate food preparation with other departmental activities; 
• instruct and supervise subordinates in food preparation and service; 
• foster a collaborative work environment, and address any issues or challenges that arise; 
• offer support to staff to develop their skills and improve performance; 
• utilize e-mail systems and computer software programs used in the course of work, including making purchases on vendor websites and operating computerized cash registers; and
• ability to safety drive a vehicle.

Supplemental Information: Duties are performed primarily in an indoor institutional kitchen environment involving exposure to temperature extremes (e.g., freezers, stoves, and ovens) within a health care facility.

Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 15, 2026.

(Previously: Wednesday, July 8, 2026.)  

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources – Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Dr., Ventura, CA 93003.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click  here for additional information.

Note to Applicants 

It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process may consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded by or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume” or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.

ORAL EXAMINATION – 100%: A job-related Oral Examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list. If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list. Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough post offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Salary : $52,660 - $73,290