Food Services Supervisor

Food Services Supervisor

Salary

$40,101.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03873

Department

Department of Community Services

Opening Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

The Food Services Supervisor will be overseeing the congregate meal program operations, preparation, and distribution, and serving to elevate and ensure consistency in meal services and quality as this program expands. This position will be responsible for an advanced level of program oversight, including monitoring, development, and stewardship of the program with state and local regulations and requirements. The role will support the Health and Human Services division in its mandatory food safety/handling with current federal/state/local funding and compliance as it relates to ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for health-related policy and inspections.

Essential Duties

• Directly supervising and training designated kitchen team members (full-time and part-time) in the commercial kitchen
• Providing hands-on training for cooks, including food preparation and batch cooking, driving, and overseeing operations at multiple sites
• Overseeing the daily operations of the congregate food service area in the commercial kitchen, including tracking temperatures and developing food usage sheets for cooks
• Developing and preparing reports related to costs and expenses for training and other operating needs
• Monitoring inventory of senior kitchen supplies by developing inventory reports and ordering supplies
• Ensuring a safe and sanitary environment and assisting in kitchen readiness and compliance for routine health inspections
• Overseeing the maintenance and proper operation of all food service equipment
• Visiting senior centers to conduct quality assurance and compliance
• Partnering with the leadership to provide coaching, support, and guidance on employee performance and program needs
• Continuing to enhance the congregate meal program with the development of new menus, new recipes, and additional services at the senior centers

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job requires fingerprinting.

Grade

The grade for this position is B21(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED AND

• Three years of experience as a cook OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Valid Georgia drivers license

• Food Services Training Certificate (must be obtained within 12 months of employment)

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Two years of experience in culinary food preparation and commercial kitchen operational experience
• ServSafe certification current, or obtained within the first six months of employment
• CPR/First Aid certified, or obtained within the first six months of employment

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a degree in culinary arts or hospitality management?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed bachelors degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed masters degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

Indicate the specific field of study and type of degree you completed. If none, type N/A.

03

How many years of professional cook experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

04

Do you have any experience working with an older adult/senior citizen population?

• Yes
• No

05

Describe in detail your exact experience and number of years of experience working with older adult/senior citizen populations. If none, type N/A.

06

Do you have supervisory or managerial experience in the commercial kitchen or culinary environment?

• Yes
• No

07

Describe in detail your exact experience and number of years of supervisory or managerial experience in the commercial kitchen or culinary environment, including the number of employees you supervised. If none, type N/A.

08

Do you have experience in food production (large-scale preparation and/or assembly of meals), catering/banquet operations (specialized commercial experience focused on preparing and serving food for large groups or events), or culinary operations (experience managing kitchen teams, following food safety compliance, and inventory management)?

• Yes
• No

09

Describe your specific food production (large-scale preparation and/or assembly of meals), catering/banquet operations (specialized commercial experience focused on preparing and serving food for large groups or events), or culinary operations (experience managing kitchen teams, following food safety compliance, and inventory management) experience. If none, type N/A.

10

Do you presently hold a valid Georgia drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com