FOOD SERVICE MANAGER I

State of Maryland; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland, Baltimore, seeks a Food Service Manager I to oversee daily food production, procurement, and service for youth at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center. You will help direct the operation, ensure safe, nutritious meals, and maintain compliance with HACCP and SOPs.

You will supervise kitchen supervisors, assist with FMIS-based procurement, monitor satellite operations, evaluate staff, and support youth well-being through healthy meals.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience supervising workers and activities in an institutional, commercial, or industrial food service operation.
• Notes: a Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of supervisory experience may substitute the required experience.
• For military service, experience as a Food Services Officer or Culinary Specialist can substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct daily food production and service.
• Supervise kitchen food service supervisors.
• Assist with procurement of food and related supplies using FMIS.
• Promote food safety and compliance with HACCP-based SOPs.
• Monitor satellite food service operations for HACCP compliance.
• Assist with employee performance evaluations and personnel issues.
• Contribute to safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals for youth.

Skills

Supervising workers

Food service operations

Food safety HACCP

Employee performance

Youth nutrition support

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree substitution

Tools

FMIS

Job description

Introduction

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC)

Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Food Service Manager I, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! As the Food Service Manager I, you will assist with directing the food service operation and supporting the delivery of safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals that promote the health and well-being of youth. You will contribute to daily food production and service, food and supply procurement, personnel matters, and compliance with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.

• Supporting Food Service Operations – Assisting with organizing and directing daily food production and food service activities and supervising kitchen food service supervisors


• Supporting Procurement – Assisting with the procurement of food and food-related supplies using the Financial Management Information System (FMIS)


• Promoting Food Safety and Compliance – Monitoring kitchen operations for compliance with HACCP and CNP-based Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)


• Monitoring Satellite Operations – Performing weekly site visits and inspecting satellite food service operations for compliance with HACCP-based SOPs


• Supporting Employee Performance – Assisting with employee performance evaluations and personnel issues


• Supporting Youth Well-Being – Contributing to safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals that promote the health and well-being of youth

Selected candidate should note that the work location may change, including assignment to another DJS location, based on operational needs, staffing requirements, or organizational priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Five (5) years of experience supervising workers and activities in an institutional, commercial, or industrial food service operation.

Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience supervising workers and activities in an institutional, commercial, or industrial food service operation for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Food Services Officers or Culinary Specialist classifications or Food Services Manager and Services Officer specialty codes in the Food Service Management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with a financial management information system, such as FMIS or a comparable system, and/or relevant financial management processes


• Experience working with Federal Child Nutrition Programs (CNP), including applicable program requirements, documentation, and compliance processes


• Experience implementing and maintaining Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures in an institutional, commercial, or other food-service operation


• Experience managing food service operations in a correctional, juvenile justice, residential, healthcare, educational, or other institutional setting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

EEO and Diversity Statements

As an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.