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FOOD ADMINISTRATOR III

Recruitment #24-001848-0001

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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. 

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Backbone Mountain Youth Center (BBYC) 
Office of Clinical Services, Nutrition and Food Service 
124 Camp 4 Road 
Swanton, MD 21561

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 ADMINISTRATOR III, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

To direct all daily activities of the food service operation at the Backbone Youth Center. 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 the optimal health, growth, and well-being of youth housed at the Backbone Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Eight years of experience, four years of experience managing large-scale food service operations in an institutional, commercial, industrial or similar organization and an additional four years of experience supervising in a large-scale food service operation.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience managing large-scale food service operations in an institutional, commercial, industrial or similar organization for the required experience.

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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 
Candidates for this position must possess four (4) years of experience as a Youth Center Cook Lead at a DJS Facility.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications: 
  • Experience supervising or leading a large-scale food service operation in an institutional, commercial, industrial, or similar organization. 
  • A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Food & Beverage Management, Hospitality Management, Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, Restaurant and Food Services Management, Culinary Arts, Institutional Administration, or a closely related field. 
  • Experience in food production or service in an institutional setting such as hospitals, nursing homes, universities, or correctional facilities.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current DJS Dietary Service employees only.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in, and therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which 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, HR Analyst Recruitment#24-001848-0001

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.



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Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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