ASSISTANT FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR 1
Career Family: ASSISTANT FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Assistant Food Service Supervisor 1 is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
It is the top of the Assistant Food Service Supervisor ladder, a grade above Assistant Food Service Supervisor 2. On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $66,592 to $97,354, and state payroll currently lists about 12 people in the title, most of them at Corrections.
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This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Assistant Food Service Supervisor 1 appears on the State payroll at 3 departments, most of them at Department of Corrections.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections | 8 |
| Department of Health | 2 |
| Department of Human Services | 2 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Assistant Food Service Supervisor series
- Assistant Food Service Supervisor 3 — $60,876 – $88,743
- Assistant Food Service Supervisor 2 — $63,663 – $92,953
- Assistant Food Service Supervisor 1 — $66,592 – $97,354 (this title)
Its top salary lands around the 40th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 12 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $91,090. The agencies employing the most are:
- Corrections (8)
- Health and Senior Services (2)
- Human Services (2)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under a Food Service Supervisor 1, or other supervisor, in a state hospital, institution or agency, with a resident inmate, patient or student population in excess of 2500, assists in the general supervision of the food service unit; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Assists with the economical and professional management of the food service unit of a state institution. Acts as professional assistant to the Food Service Supervisor 1, and assumes the immediate responsibility for the management of a major function of the food service department, including special diets and the staff connected with their preparation. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Prepares menus in line with the recommendations of the medical staff and the food budget. Instructs, assigns, and supervises the employees, patients, students, and/or inmates engaged in handling, storing, preparing, and serving food. Makes inspections of facilities, equipment, and personnel. Collects and reports information concerning certain phases of the operation of the food service department. Assumes the responsibilities of the Food Service Supervisor 1, in his absence. Sees that food storage, preparation, and serving areas are maintained in a clean, neat, orderly, and safe condition. Assists in maintaining the food service department records. In the Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo fire training classes. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of modern dietetics and food management. Knowledge of food cost accounting. Knowledge of modern methods, materials, processes, equipment, and appliances used in large scale food management units. Knowledge of the health, safety, and efficiency standards of kitchen and personnel. Ability to estimate the quality and quantity of food material. Ability to develop adequate, economical, and attractive menus. Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of food preparation, and food service employees. Ability to plan special diets and menus. Ability to prepare quantity and cost estimates. Ability to prepare reports and maintain files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
For positions assigned to Department of Corrections, the population count would include the institutional custodial staff served The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Nine (9) years of professional experience as supervisor of the planning, preparation, or delivery system of a food service operation. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.