About the opportunity
This position serves as the primary shift supervisor directly responsible for supervising all food service activities and coordinating the activities of Food Service Workers in the different elements of the Food Service Section at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi, MS. Major duties include supervising food production, preparation, nourishment, tray delivery, and retrieval; taking corrective action for floor issues; inspecting deliveries; requisitioning supplies; preparing performance ratings; monitoring attendance; establishing daily operational priorities; and providing individual or group instruction.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary of $28.61 – $33.38 per hour
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package
- Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military experience
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must be able to independently operate a Government Vehicle and provide a clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process
- Must meet all qualifications by the closing date of the announcement
Required documents
- Resume (must include job title, description of duties, beginning and ending dates with month/year, average hours worked per week, and comply with the two-page limit)
- SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for time-in-grade or current/former Federal employee status)
- DD214(s) (legible copy showing dates and character of service, if claiming Veterans' Preference)
- SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference' with required proof (if applicable)
- Transcript (if using education to qualify)
- Cover Letter, Performance Appraisal, Separation Notice, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (if applicable)
When to apply
- Date Posted: 2026-08-27
- Application Closing Date: 2026-09-07 at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account
- Prepare your resume to comply with the two-page limit and upload it along with required supporting documents
- Complete the online occupational questionnaire
- Review your application and click Submit My Answers prior to the closing date
Additional information
- Subject to background and security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment
- Selected applicants will be required to complete a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period
- Effective May 7, 2025, non-REAL ID compliant driver's licenses or state IDs are not accepted for employment verification
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced food service supervisors with a background in large-scale production and tray delivery.
- Individuals capable of coordinating staff and managing daily operational priorities in a medical setting.
- Candidates who possess a clean driving record and are able to operate government vehicles.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.
- Applicants must provide a two-page resume and pass a pre-employment physical.
- Mandatory participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for a food service professional looking to transition into a supervisory position within a healthcare environment. It provides an opportunity to lead a team and ensure the delivery of essential services to veterans.
Our take
Those with food service management experience and a commitment to operational excellence in a clinical environment should apply.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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