Food Service Operations Manager I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; West Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a highly responsible Food Service Manager to plan, organize, and manage the food service operation of a small facility in West Liberty, KY. You will supervise training in sanitation, food preparation, storage, and cycle menus, and maintain records on meals served and costs.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area and two years of institutional food service management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area.
• Two years of experience in institutional, military or commercial food service operations.
• Experience substitutions are described as year-for-year equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and manages the food service operation of a small facility.
• Provides on the job training in sanitation, food preparation, storage, personal hygiene, meal service, and cycle menu.
• Maintains records on meals served, food costs, inventory and cycle menus.
• Attends department/institutional meetings and trainings as required.
• Makes routine checks of kitchen equipment and enforces policies.

Skills

Two years institutional food service

Education

Bachelor's degree in food preparation/management or related area

Job description

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$40,070.64 - $60,106.80 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Road West Liberty, KY 41472 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes and manages the Food Service Operation of a small facility within the Department ofJuvenile Justice.
• Provides on the job training programs in the areas of sanitation, food preparation, storage, personalhygiene, meal service, use of recipes and the cycle menu.
• Maintains accurate records pertaining to the food service operations to include numbers of mealsserved, food costs, inventory, cycle menu, menu substitutions, etc.
• Attends department meetings, institutional meetings and trainings as required.
• Makes routine checks of all kitchen equipment. Applies and enforces departmental rules, regulationsand policies.

Additional Information:

• This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the AppointingAuthority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
• Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entailstwo weeks on the job training, three weeks (Monday – Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville,Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree with courses in food preparation, food management or a related area.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in the operation and management of institutional, military or commercial food service operations.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): If employed in the Kentucky Department of Parks or the Kentucky Horse Park, must be twenty years and one day of age at time of appointment. If employed in the Kentucky Department of Parks or the Kentucky Horse Park, must obtain S.T.A.R. (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) certification from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within six months of appointment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Angela Bowman at [e-mail] or 502-782-7202.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D