Introduction
Mission
statement: To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities,
and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold
youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.
Vision
Statement: Providing pathways to success for youth and families through
partnerships across Maryland.
THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.
GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
Office of Somatic Health & Nutritional
Services
9700 Old Harford Road
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 abide
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:
1. 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.
2. 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
The preferred candidate for this position
may possess any of the following 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.
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed 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. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.
Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.
If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Jakiraman Jones, Recruitment#24-000473-0005
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
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.
