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  • FOOD SERVICES MANAGER

    Los Angeles, California United States LOS ANGELES COUNTY Full Time $73,107.36 - $98,516.88 Annually Feb 07, 2026
    Los Angeles County Employer:

    LOS ANGELES COUNTY

    Start Your Career with Los Angeles County With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.  With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives. A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday. A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County. The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless. Flexible Work Schedules Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options. Your Choice of Locations From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home. Job Security The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success. Career Development The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available. Outstanding Benefits The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Diversity Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.      

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    Job Description

    Position/Program Information

    TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

    We encourage applications from anyone.

    FILING PERIOD :

    We will be accepting online applications from Monday, February 9, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Monday, February 23, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (PT).

    All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Monday, February 23, 2026, to be accepted.

    EXAM NUMBER :

    J4791M

    JOIN OUR TEAM, click here to view a video about Food Services Bureau career opportunities : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj-yCqcgx2o

    Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits

    Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

    Why work for us?

    With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

    We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Plans, organizes, and coordinates food ordering, food preparation including pre-portioned meals, culinary and meal service activities, including special therapeutic diets, through established legal requirements, procedures, and standards to ensure achievement of Correctional Services Division's objectives.
    • Develops written procedures and instructions for food storage and preparation, including sanitation, safety, equipment maintenance and operation; through subordinate supervisors, monitors quality and quantity of food preparation and initiates corrective action, as necessary.
    • Makes recommendations regarding the master menu and food substitutes, as necessary, to accommodate such factors as food item availability, food perishability, food item cost, inmate and employee acceptance, and budgetary production capabilities.
    • Standardizes recipes in terms of numbers of portions to be served; adjusts quantities of ingredients and food preparation procedures to ensure maintenance of quality standards when the volume to be prepared is greater or lesser than the standard recipe.
    • Plans and directs meal production and serving operations; prepares task lists for culinary workers, organizes and assigns all food preparation and serving tasks, and plans meals tray distribution; and compiles written procedures in manual form.
    • Supervises the scheduling and assignment of subordinate kitchen personnel to provide culinary services for all meals and adjusts assignments in accordance with workload demand, work simplification and the availability and capabilities of the staff.
    • Analyzes and corrects item cost controls to ensure continued product competitiveness with outside vendors.
    • Supervises or performs the ordering of food and supplies to maintain an appropriate inventory; interviews food and equipment vendor representatives regarding new food products or new items of food service equipment; samples or tests new food items and evaluates their potential for use in the custody kitchen, contract cities, and staff meals.
    • Provides on-the-job training of cooks, food service personnel and/or inmates in food preparation and service operations, practices, and standards.
    • Evaluates, directly or through subordinate supervisors, the work of all personnel assigned to the culinary staff and counsels them on improving their performance; writes performance evaluations and injury reports; directs subordinate supervisors in the effective recommendation or initiation of disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances.
    • Confers with facility administrators in order to integrate the food service program with the funding schedule of the penal institutions.
    • Conducts studies and implements improvements in methods of ordering, storing, preparing and distributing food; develops solutions to problems of staffing, space, equipment and service levels and prepares budget requests for the section.

    For more information, please view the classification specification: Food Services Manager

    Requirements

    REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

    Option A: Graduation from an accredited college* AND two (2) years' experience at the level of Los Angeles County Head Cook ** classification managing the food service operation of a hospital, school, or other industrial or commercial establishment involving the supervision of cooks and food service workers in the purchase, preparation, distribution, and service of several hundred meals a day.
    Option B: Two (2) years' experience as a Chief Cook *** or higher.

    LICENSE
    A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

    PHYSICAL CLASS
    Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
    * To receive credit for the required degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Documentation should be submitted to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title, and exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it needs to be translated. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
    https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

    To qualify under Option A, candidates must meet the education requirements by Monday, February 23, 2026 in order to be considered for this examination.

    ** For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's class Head Cook (Item #4791), please click the hyperlink on the job title under Requirements OR go to the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under the "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box.

    ***To qualify under Option B, applicants must have County status in this class as evidenced by holding or having held such a payroll title. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

    SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
    As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.
    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
    Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following DESIREABLE qualifications and indicate so on their employment application at the time of filing.
    • Experience beyond the requirements


    Additional Information

    EXAMINATION CONTENT
    This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

    PART I
    A structured interview weighted 70% assessing: Leadership, Safety Concerns, Delegation, Interpersonal Relations, Adaptability, Coaching and Mentoring, Computer Experience, Oral Communications, and Written Communications. As part of the interview, candidates will also be required to complete a brief writing exercise. Candidates who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified from this examination.

    APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO PART II.

    PART II
    An evaluation of training and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted 30%.

    APPLICANTS MUST RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
    TESTING ACCOMMODATION
    If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff’s Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.
    VETERAN'S CREDIT
    If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing.
    ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
    The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

    The list of successful applicants developed from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Custody Services Division, Custody Food Services.

    SPECIAL INFORMATION
    SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
    ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
    The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:
    • use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

    Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

    AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift
    APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

    APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
    We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Monday, February 23, 2026.

    Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

    We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

    We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is required that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
    • jbarco@lasd.org
    • noreply@governmentjobs.com
    • info@governmentjobs.com

    New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

    NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

    TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
    SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
    Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
    COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :
    For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
    NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD :
    All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

    California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
    ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
    Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
    Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
    Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
    Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org

    For detailed information, please click here

    Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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Top Food Service Careers in Government Agencies

Top Food Service Careers in Government Agencies

Working in government food service can be a rewarding career path. It provides competitive benefits and a stable environment while protecting public health. Government agencies, like the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), offer a variety of food service-related positions for qualified individuals, including food service workers, supervisors, inspectors, and specialists. Whether on active duty or transitioning into civilian life, these careers provide excellent growth opportunities.

 

Government Food Service Careers

Joining a food service team within a government agency means working toward a joint mission: ensuring a safe and nutritious food supply for the public. FSIS employs approximately 9,000 employees across various departments, all dedicated to food safety. These employees are responsible for preparing and serving meals in a safe, clean, and compliant environment.

Ensuring that the food service site properly adheres to all safety guidelines is crucial to maintaining the high standards set by government agencies. Food safety inspectors conduct thorough reviews to guarantee compliance. This process ensures that the food service operations can move forward with minimal interruption, minimizing verification successful waiting.

 

Key Responsibilities of Food Service Supervisors

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A food service supervisor is crucial in government agencies like the Department of Justice and FSIS. These professionals oversee the preparation and serving of three daily meals that meet strict nutritional guidelines. They work closely with a team of food service workers, including inmate cooks, bakers, and other kitchen staff, ensuring that all food is handled properly and meets health and safety regulations.

Food service supervisors must also ensure that their employees receive adequate training and follow proper food storage and preparation procedures. Proper food handling, sanitation practices, and security are essential. Additionally, supervisors must utilize their knowledge and ability to train staff, ensuring their teams perform effectively and maintain safety standards across the board.

 

Benefits and Opportunities in Government Food Service Careers

The comprehensive benefits package is one of the top reasons to consider a career in government food service. Government employees typically receive competitive salaries, retirement plans, health insurance, and paid time off. In addition to these benefits, government agencies are committed to training their staff to ensure they are well-prepared to advance in their careers. Growth opportunities are plentiful, with many agencies offering apprenticeship programs and other training opportunities for those dedicated to public service.

Veterans are often given preference when hiring for food service roles, and transitioning active-duty personnel can take advantage of the opportunities provided by these agencies. FSIS is committed to helping veterans transition smoothly into civilian careers, with many employees having previously served in the military.

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Top Government Food Service Jobs

There are several high-demand positions in the government food service sector, including:

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  • Food Service Supervisor
  • Food Inspector
  • Food Safety Specialist
  • Food Service Worker
  • Food Safety Inspector

Each role is crucial in maintaining a safe and efficient food service system within government agencies. For example, food safety inspectors ensure that all food served complies with government regulations and standards. On the other hand, food service workers help prepare and serve meals in government facilities. These workers often need strong connections within the team and the ability to respond quickly to evolving food preparation and safety challenges.

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Application and Hiring Process

Applying for a government food service job typically involves an online application process. Qualified candidates must submit their applications before the posted cut-off date. The hiring process can take a few seconds for initial verification, but in some cases, it may require additional verification steps to ensure applicants meet all the necessary criteria.

Government positions also often come with specific requirements. For example, applicants must meet citizenship requirements or have authorization to work in the U.S. In some cases, conflict of interest codes apply to certain positions, especially those with oversight or decision-making authority in food safety. Throughout the process, applicants should access the application site properly to avoid delays or issues. Additionally, understanding how to navigate the browser and stay updated on any further steps can help streamline the application.

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Career Development and Advancement

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For those looking to grow professionally, a government food service career offers excellent advancement opportunities. Government agencies like FSIS invest heavily in their employees, providing them with the tools, resources, and training needed to succeed. This commitment to career development ensures that employees can learn and grow within the agency, eventually taking on more advanced roles with greater responsibility.

Diversity and inclusion are also at the forefront of government hiring practices. Agencies are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, offering opportunities for all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities.

It’s important to note that agencies often provide additional support during the application and training, ensuring new hires have the resources and knowledge needed to thrive. Moreover, candidates may be able to review their application status during various stages of the process to ensure timely and successful completion.

 

Conclusion

A career in government food service is about more than just preparing meals. It’s about ensuring public health, maintaining high standards for food safety, and contributing to the community’s well-being. Whether you’re interested in becoming a food service supervisor, inspector, or specialist, government agencies like FSIS provide the benefits, opportunities, and career growth that make these positions highly desirable.

From food service workers to food safety inspectors, each role ensures that all food is safe for consumption. If you’re passionate about public health and food safety, consider applying for one of the many available positions in government food service. Your ability to adapt, learn, and support your team will be essential as you contribute to the safety and well-being of the broader community.

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