Department Supervisor 1/Food Service - 011678

Department Supervisor 1

The Department Supervisor 1 will direct subordinate personnel in the daily operation of Adult Detention Facility food service, which includes but is not limited to the timely service of portion/temperature-controlled meals, labor accountability, providing instructions in sanitation and safety, maintaining quality control, and timely reporting of required documentation. The Department Supervisor 1 is responsible for work assignments, reviewing completed work, reviewing menus and inventories, procuring/dispensing food and other supplies.

Responsibilities

Required tasks include:

• Providing daily assignments and instructions to scheduled staff.
• Ensuring that workers understand and follow instructions.
• Training service workers and inmates in food preparation re-thermalization, food sanitation, ensuring sanitation practices and procedures are followed by performing continuous shift sanitation inspections (HACCP) of all storage service and production areas.
• Supervising inmate labor.
• Overseeing proper food preparation.
• Assisting 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.
• Communicating with all County and Vendor Personnel as it relates to food preparation and delivery.
• Communicating all security issues to all appropriate Wayne County Sheriff Personnel.

Qualifications

Educational/experience requirements include:

• 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 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
• Locations 571 Clinton St, Detroit, MI, 48226, US

• 571 Clinton St, Detroit, MI, 48226, US