FOOD SERVICE MANAGER II

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is seeking a Food Service Manager II to direct all daily activities of the food service operation at the DJS facility in Parkville, Maryland. The role emphasizes planning, organizing, evaluating, and directing meal production, procurement, and service to support safe, nutritious meals for youth in custody.

The ideal candidate has six years of supervisory experience in institutional food service, with HACCP and health-regulation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Six years of supervisory experience in an institutional, commercial, or industrial food service operation.
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted with two years of relevant supervisory experience.
• U.S. Armed Forces Food Services experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the daily food production and food service program.
• Coordinates the scheduling of meals with other daily operational programs and activities within the facility.
• Supervises kitchen sanitation and safety.
• Monitors HACCP-based SOPs and compliance with health department regulations (COMAR 10.15.03 and DJS standards).
• Procures food and food-related supplies using FMIS.
• Observe and abides by state procurement regulations to prevent fraud or misuse.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food service operations

HACCP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Military service substitute option

Job description

GRADE

STD0014

LOCATION OF POSITION

9700 Old Harford Road

Parkville, MD 21234

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 II, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! The main purpose of the position is to direct all daily activities of the food service operation at the DJS facility. This includes planning, organizing, evaluating, and directing food production and food service including the procurement of food and food service supplies. This position supports the mission of the agency by providing safe, nutritious, appetizing meals that promote optimal health, growth, and well-being of youth housed at assigned DJS facility.

POSITION DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, and directs the daily food production and food service program.
• Coordinates the scheduling of meals with other daily operational programs and activities within the facility.
• Supervises kitchen sanitation and safety.
• Monitors the food service operation for compliance with HACCP-based standard operating procedures as defined in the HACCP policy binder. Monitors the food service operation for compliance with health department regulations including COMAR 10.15.03 and DJS Juvenile Detention Standards.
• Procures food and food-related supplies using FMIS.
• Observe and abides by all state procurement regulations to ensure no fraud or misuse occurs within the department.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years 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

• One year of experience working with the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) Financial Management Information System (FMIS) process.
• One year of experience working with the Federal Child Nutrition Program (CNP) program.
• One year of experience working with and implementing Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

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.