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Food Service Supervisor

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Lander, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 29 - 33

Posted: 22 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Oversee train and supervise food services staff to assure quality large-scale food production. Assist in food planning preparation and delivery.

As part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health we offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including health/dental/vision life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays state retirement plan deferred compensation program and longevity pay along with the ability to make a difference in the lives of others!
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Train direct coach supervise and evaluate the work performance of subordinate staff.
Prepare schedules for food services staff.
Assist in the implementation of menu cycles including grocery lists charting master production ordering menus and recipe development.
Prepare nutritious menus and specialty diets.
Assure food production goals are met daily.
Assist with the preparation and delivery of meals snacks and food for special events.
Ensure proper delivery of food to the correct resident living areas including therapeutic diets and altered diet textures.
Respond to daily changes in scheduling and production to ensure safe food according to the menu and diet orders.
Communicate and coordinate with other departments to achieve Nutrition Center involvement with special food activities.
Assist in the proper receiving storing and maintenance of food and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preferences may be given to applicants with two or more years of experience working as a supervisor in a large food services kitchen.

KNOWLEDGE:

Ability to organize daily work and materials for food preparation to serve a large number of people.
Knowledge of methods and techniques to assure safe food production and compliance with therapeutic diet orders.
Ability to gauge recipes for the appropriate number of servings required.
Ability to use a computer to accomplish communication and work tasks.
Ability to perform duties in all areas of the food service kitchen.
Ability to safely lift and move heavy objects (requires twisting bending lifting stooping kneeling pushing pulling).
Safely use stoves ovens dishwashers slicers mixers and other kitchen equipment as would be expected in a large food service kitchen.
Safely work near very hot objects and in very cold locations.
Ability to lead direct and supervise people and develop a team.
Ability to work with and around WLRC residents including those who may display challenging behaviors.
Must pass ServSafe training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Substitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Service) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Service Supervisor

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Food Services)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to stand for a full shift and safely lift and move heavy objects (requires walking standing twisting bending lifting stooping kneeling pushing and pulling).
Ability to safely use industrial-size kitchen equipment (stoves ovens dishwashers slicers mixers etc.).
Ability to safely work near very hot objects and in very cold locations.
Must have a valid drivers license and be able to drive a food delivery truck.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing may be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing may be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a state retirement plan a deferred compensation program and longevity pay.

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