Food Service Supervisor II - Chatham YDC

Public Safety; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Retirement

Health insurance

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Food Service Supervisor II (S) for the Department of Public Safety, located at Chatham YDC, Chatham County, NC. The role oversees kitchen staff, ensures compliance with federal meal patterns, and maintains safe, sanitary food production standards.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staff training, and maintaining records, with a focus on serving court-involved youth and ensuring high-quality meals within a state-run facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, food management, culinary arts, or hospitality management; OR GED with four years' supervisory foodservice experience.
• Experience supervising other foodservice staff.
• Knowledge of school nutrition program standards and large-volume food production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high control standards for quality food production and service.
• Provide nutritionally adequate meals meeting federal meal patterns and dietary standards.
• Schedule staff and conduct annual performance reviews; recommend disciplinary actions when needed.
• Provide on-the-job training and supervise kitchen operations.

Skills

Food safety & sanitation

Supervisory experience

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/food management/culinary arts/hospitality management

Job description

Food Service Supervisor II (S) – Department of Public Safety – Position Number 60093527 – Grade NC08

Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina's Youth and Families! The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you. This position is located at Chatham YDC in Chatham County, NC.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high standard of control for quality food productions and service.


• Provides nutritionally adequate meals meeting Federal Child Nutrition Program meal patterns and dietary standards, while adhering to planned menus.


• Follows operational procedures for efficient and effective food production and service.


• Requisition food and supplies as needed, check the cost and quality of items received, and ensures proper storage.


• Follows departmental procedure for inventorying food, supplies, and equipment.


• Maintains an environment conducive to protecting the health and well-being of the facility's juveniles through high levels of food and safety and sanitation standards.


• Ensures that the required records and inventories are in compliance with federal and state regulations.


• Provide on-the-job training in equipment use and care, quality of food production and state sanitation regulations.


• Creates schedules for employees in the department, conducts yearly employee performance reviews, recommends disciplinary of employees in the department when needed.


• Conducts foodservice staff meetings and trainings at the facility.


• Provide direct supervision to kitchen staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,244-$68,679

This position is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Management Preferences (not required)

Experience working in a commercial kitchen setting, serving a large number of people. Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures for food. Knowledge of the Federal School Nutrition Program. Experience supervising other foodservice staff.

Work Schedule

Work hours for this position vary to meet the needs of juveniles and their families. Must be able to work on-call hours, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Benefits

• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.


• To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

Credential Evaluation Services

The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification :https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Application Status

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

#JJ Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree dietetics, food management, culinary arts, hospitality management from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of supervisory experience in the preparation and serving of food in quantity lots; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Closing Date

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.