FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR

State of careers Rhode Island

4d•$56,123 - $63,695

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist in the administration of a state food service program by coordinating the processes of purchasing, delivering, handling and preparing of food in various state institutions; to assist in maintaining cost and inventory control; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

A working knowledge of the methods and procedures employed in a food service program, including the processes of purchasing, delivering, handling, preparing and maintaining quality control of food, and the ability to apply such knowledge in assisting in the administration of a food service program
a working knowledge of cost and inventory control methods used in a food service program and the ability to maintain such controls through records and inspections
the ability to evaluate food service methods, procedures and equipment and to develop recommendations for improvements
the ability to prepare food cost projects and to assist in budget preparation
the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with food service personnel, vendors and other officials concerned with food service
Education: Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of two years of academic study at an institution of higher learning in business administration or culinary studies
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position involving the administration of a food service program.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Responsibilities

To assist in the administration of a state food service program by coordinating the process of purchasing, delivering, handling and preparing of food in various state institutions.
To assist in maintaining cost and inventory control by preparing and reviewing food purchase, inventory, consumption, and waste records and by visits and inspections at food preparation and production sites.
To make visits to food service kitchens and dining areas to check food quality, resident satisfaction, storage methods and preparation procedures.
To assist in evaluating methods, procedures and equipment needs, and to recommend improvement for food service programs.
To provide in-service training for food service personnel and to serve as a consultant to food service programs.
To work with vendors and the central food processing plant to insure prompt delivery, proper quantity and proper quality of all food and non-consumable goods required.
To assist in the administration of personnel and labor relations matters.
To assist in the writing and implementation of a menu and food production schedule for the institution.
To be responsible for food service in the absence of the designated superior.
To assist in the coordination and implementation of externship and vocational programs with affiliated educational institutions.
To serve as a member of a departmental or inter-departmental committee, board, or council, as required.
To do related work as required.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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