Food Service Manager

City of New York•New York City, NY

1d•$80,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community. The Division of Administration provides a wide range of support services throughout the agency to ensure all Divisions receive adequate and efficient support services to carry out their respective missions. The Division of Administration works collaboratively with many program areas offering internal resources and support necessary to function efficiently and effectively. The Division of Administration employs approximately 490 public employees and provides services in the areas of building maintenance, occupational safety and health, operational support, security, transportation, and print production. The Division also provides support to the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) via nutrition and food services, construction, and facilities management for its two 24/7 Secure Detention facilities – Crossroads Juvenile Center (Brooklyn) and Horizon Juvenile Center (Bronx). What we’re looking for: The Food Service Manager in the Division of Administration, under general supervision and guidance from the Executive Director and Director in the Food and Nutrition Services unit, manages food service operations for one or more secure detention facilities and congregate care site. Under this guidance, the Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Food Service operations at these sites, wherein, meals are prepared and served three (3) times a day, 365 days a year, to youth and children in the care of ACS. The Manager is responsible for the supervision, management, and evaluation of Senior Cooks, Cooks, Cook Helpers, Stock Workers, and temporary employees engaged in food preparation and food service activities. The Manager directs the organization of the Food Services Unit to maintain sanitary conditions and to ensure the provision of hot, freshly cooked, tasty and presentable meals that meet NYC Food Standards while also considering the needs of the youth in our care. The Manager will be responsible for direction and administration of staff issues, inventory planning and management, addressing daily operational matters, and to serve as a liaison with facility and program leadership on site.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage day to day operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Unit in the juvenile detention and congregate care facilities.
Manage food service and contracted staff in the preparation, presentation, distribution, and serving of all meals and snacks with a focus on balancing nutrition standards with creative and tasty meal plans.
Coordinate and plan with various staff for community and special events involving youth.
Prepare work schedules, assign duties, and confirm staffing coverage and adherence to schedules to ensure that meals are provided timely
Report on staffing, inventory, equipment maintenance, and compliance as requested
Direct staff in ordering, receiving, managing and maintaining inventory
Maintain documentation, records, and reports to ensure that the minimum regulatory requirements are met for oversight agencies (e.g. NYC DOHMH, OCFS, New York State Child Nutrition)
Ensure acceptable meal production for all assigned sites
Maintain records of staff training requirements, certificates, and other required documents
Manage time and leave and evaluating staff performance in accordance with Agency policies Communicate with vendors to plan for and resolve issues related to ordering and deliveries
Train new kitchen staff in departmental policies and procedures
Supervise the inspection, maintenance, and sanitation of the kitchen and food conveying equipment Establish controls to ensure that the rules and regulations set by the department and the institution are adhered to by the food service staff
Develop new policies and procedures for the Program Services, Food Service Unit, while managing and evaluating existing policies