FOOD ADMINISTRATOR II

Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center

405 Naylor Mill Road

Salisbury, MD 21801

The Food Administrator II position encompasses the managerial levels of work in the food service program of a dietary department at a State facility, hospital or residential institution. The position involves managing and directing food service programs that include menu planning, procuring food and the preparing and serving of meals.

The Department of Juvenile Services currently has a vacancy for Food Administrator II located at the Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center in Salisbury, MD.  The position will act as a program director and administrator for all activities of the food service operation at the Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center.  The position supports the mission of the agency by providing safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals and snacks for youth housed at the Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center.

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience managing large-scale food service operations in an institutional, commercial, industrial or similar organization.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience supervising in a large-scale food service operation on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Food Services Officers 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 and education.

1. Experience supervising a large-scale food service operation in an institutional, commercial, industrial or similar organization.

2. Possession of an advanced degree in Food & Beverage Management, Hospitality Management, Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, Restaurant and Food Services Management, Culinary Arts, Institutional Administration or closely related fields. 

3. Experience in food production or service in an institutional setting such as hospitals, nursing homes, universities or correctional facilities.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Utilizing the online application process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Shavonne Holman
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov Attn: Shavonne Holman. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

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.