TJJD - Manager IV - Food and Nutrition Service Manager - (AUS) - 50343

Texas Juvenile Justice Department; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department seeks a Manager IV for the Food and Nutrition Service Manager role in Austin. This senior-level position involves overseeing food service delivery statewide, ensuring compliance with nutrition policies, and managing staff training programs. Candidates must have a master's degree in nutrition or food service and a few years of experience in program management or dietetics. The role promises opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic public safety environment.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Educational assistance program

Employee assistance program

Free meals while on duty

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in dietetics or nutrition management.
• Supervisory or administrative experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service delivery statewide and monitor compliance.
• Develop and implement training programs for staff.
• Ensure timely and appropriate nutrition for youth.

Skills

Food service management

Dietetics

Program development

Education

Masters degree in nutrition or food service

Bachelors degree in dietetics or nutritional sciences

Job description

TJJD - Manager IV - Food and Nutrition Service Manager - (AUS) - 50343

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How To Apply

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)

TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)

Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)

Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)

Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00050343tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: [e-mail].

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

Benefits

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

General Description

Performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work, overseeing the daily operations of TJJD food service delivery statewide; planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, training, supervising, evaluating, and monitoring of food and nutrition services and programs. Work involves providing consultative services; establishment of goals and objectives; development of guidelines, policies and procedures, schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; and analysis of proposed legislation related to food and nutrition services. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of TJJD Nutrition Services Specialists as well as establishing and meeting business plan objectives, providing administrative reports, and developing intra- and inter-agency liaison functions and collaborative professional partnerships. May serve as a consultant on agency or division programs or projects and is responsible for coord nating and evaluating program activities and developing and evaluating budget requests. Coordinates and evaluates the overall daily program operation to achieve maximum efficiency in agency operations.

Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative, independent action, and judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be oncall, and travel.

Essential Functions

Oversees the development and implementation of program guidelines, procedures, policies, forms and standards for the agencys Nutrition and Food Services program.

Monitors youth access to special diets and provides required follow up to ensure compliance with laws, guidelines, and policies and procedures.

Tracks, monitors, and trends complaints related to nutrition services and oversees the resolution of complaint appeals and alleged mistreatments to ensure that youth receive timely and appropriate nutrition.

Develops a nutrition staff training program and collaborates with the Medical, Finance, Training, and State Programs Divisions to deliver training to designated agency staff annually.

Oversees and participates in the monitoring of nutrition services to ensure compliance with laws, guidelines, policies, procedures, and professional standards of care.

Provides technical assistance and consultation to agency and contract programs to facilitate compliance with policies, procedures, and standards and assists in the development of solutions to identified problems.

Prepares food safety and sanitation surveillance reports and participates in committees and workgroups to improve the safety and quality of care for youth.

Serves on interagency committees and serves as a liaison with other TJJD departments, state and federal agencies, and the public.

Supervises the regional Dietetic/Nutrition Specialist by providing guidance, assigning projects and tasks, and overseeing project completion.

Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others by providing guidance, assigning projects and tasks, overseeing project completion, and promoting ethical leadership, excellent performance, confidentiality, a positive working environment, and professional development.

Hires and trains new staff; and provides feedback and conducts performance reviews.

Performs administrative duties such as business plan development and implementation, development of management reports and analysis, regional and central office committee representation, and production of databases and spreadsheets.

Develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals and directs internal evaluation and program review activities.

Prepares and evaluates budget requests.

Analyzes proposed legislation and documents recommendations.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with TJJD safety policies and procedures.

Reports safety hazards and, when possible, corrects hazards.

Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in nutrition or food service. Three (3) years of full-time wage earning experience in dietetics or nutritional sciences in the following areas: program development, management, consultation, evaluation, or training, with one of those years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

OR

Bachelors degree with major course work in dietetics or nutritional sciences. Five (5) year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Public Safety

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