FOOD SERVICE MANAGER I

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's Maryland Department of Juvenile Services seeks a Food Service Manager I at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center. You will help direct daily food production, procurement, and ensure compliance with HACCP and CNP SOPs to provide safe, nutritious meals for youth.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen food service supervisors, assisting with FMIS-based procurement, maintaining standards, and supporting staff performance while ensuring operations meet regulatory

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience supervising workers in an institutional, commercial, or industrial food service operation.
• Bachelor's degree plus one year supervising workers may substitute for the required experience.
• Military service as an officer or in Food Service roles can substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily food production and service activities and supervise kitchen food service supervisors.
• Assist with procurement of food and supplies using FMIS.
• Promote food safety and compliance with HACCP- and CNP-based SOPs.
• Perform weekly site visits and inspect satellite food service operations for HACCP compliance.
• Support employee performance evaluations and personnel matters.

Skills

People supervision

Food service mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FMIS

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC)

Baltimore, MD

GRADE

13

Main Purpose of Job

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

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

Notes

• 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.
• 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.

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.