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Food Services, GS-1667

Qualification Standards

Definition

This series covers two-grade interval positions that supervise, lead, or perform administrative work that involves operating food services of Federal Government institutions including storeroom, kitchen, dining room, and meat and bakery operations.  The work requires a practical knowledge of menu planning and food service operations.

Titling

The basic title for this occupation is Food Services Specialist .

Occupational Information

General Occupational Information

Food services specialists perform a variety of the following services:

• plan menus and food service arrangements;
• provide forecasts of required food items;
• assure proper methods of food storage, stock control, handling, preparation, and food service;
• conduct inspections for safety, food storage, service, and sanitation;
• perform food service evaluations;
• adjust work processes to increase efficiency;
• identify new equipment items to bring into the food service system;
• determine equipment replacement schedules; and
• budget for equipment replacement.

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