Food Service Supervisor

Salary: $29.76 - $33.06 Hourly
Location : Lander, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01994
Department: Department Of Health
Division: Life Resource Center
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: ISFS08


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

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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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
OR
Education:

Bachelor's 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 driver's 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 employee's 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.

Supplemental Information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(ISFS08) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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