Department Supervisor 1/Food Service - 011678 in Detroit, Michigan at Wayne County Government

Title: Department Supervisor 1/Food Service - 011678

Job Description

Responsibilities

Required Tasks

• Provide daily assignments and instructions to scheduled staff.
• Assure that workers understand and follow instructions.
• Train service workers and inmates in food preparation re-thermalization, food sanitation, ensures sanitation practices and procedures are followed by performing continuous shift sanitation inspections (HACCP) of all storage service and productions areas.
• Supervise Inmate Labor.
• Oversee proper food preparation.
• Assist food service manager and vendors with any food service-related duties; this includes stock shelves, prepare reports, maintenance issues, etc.
• Daily supervising work duties of vendor service workers and inmate labor.
• Communicate with all County and Vendor Personnel as it relates to food preparation and delivery.
• Communicate all security issues to all appropriate Wayne County Sheriff Personnel.

Qualifications

Educational/Experience Requirements

• A High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years of full-time paid food service experience in an institutional cafeteria setting i.e., military, hospital, dormitory, etc., including cooking and food sanitation, monitoring cooked food products to ensure proper portion control, quality and temperature; Or
• An Associate's Degree from a recognized college or university with a major food service management, nutrition or related field and one (1) year of full-time paid food service experience in an institutional cafeteria setting i.e., military, hospital, dormitory, etc., including cooking and food sanitation, monitoring cooked food products to ensure proper portion control, quality and temperature.

About Us

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.

Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

Administration Focus

Public Health Response

Economic Response

Fiscal Responsibility

Operational Efficiencies

Economic Development

Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancements

Access to Health Care

Community Support

Homeland Security Emergency Management

Parks & Recreation

Job Info

Job Identification: 1739

Posting Date: 06/01/2026, 05:25 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Location: 571 Clinton St, Detroit, MI, 48226, US