Food Service Manager - Juvenile Detention- National School Lunch Program

Bell County - Texas•Killeen, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Food Service Manager at a Juvenile Detention facility, operating under the National School Lunch Program. The role involves fulfilling duties as directed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, adhering to policies such as the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Texas Family Code, Texas Education Code, Bell County Employee Handbook, Bell County Juvenile Services, and Facility policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include supervising residents, managing paperwork, providing transportation as needed, and maintaining professional conduct. The manager is expected to address behavioral issues, prepare daily meals from scratch according to approved menus, ensure kitchen cleanliness and food safety, and manage institutional kitchen equipment. The role also involves ordering food supplies, processing monthly kitchen reports, and supervising kitchen staff. The incumbent must meet and maintain training and certification requirements for a Juvenile Supervision Officer and perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One year of experience in culinary work
Must have a dependable personal vehicle for day-to-day transportation
Must possess physical stamina to handle potential physical outbursts of violent youth and be able to restrain a child who is resisting
Must have the ability to work with a diverse population
Must be able to lift to 50 pounds
Must be of good moral character
No staff member may possess, while on duty, any firearm, illegal weapons, or chemical agents
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history
Must speak, read, and write in English
Regular attendance is essential
Incumbent must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties, and work the assigned schedule
Incumbent must have the ability to work well with others
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to their own health and safety and the health and safety of others
Must be able to use computer software and data systems effectively

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in an institutional kitchen

Responsibilities

Fulfill all duties related to his/her assignment as directed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, including all policies in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Texas Family Code, Texas Education Code, Bell County Employee Handbook, Bell County Juvenile Services, and Facility policies and procedures.
Supervision of residents assigned to the Facility.
Handle paperwork.
Provide transportation (as needed).
Keep the Direct Supervisor advised of all critical situations that may arise, working as a team with all personnel.
Always maintain his/her appearance and appropriate professional behavior.
Address behavioral issues/concerns to ensure compliance, to include assisting staff during any situation that requires the use of Handle with Care and the department approved behavior management program.
Prepare daily meals for residents in accordance with the approved menu.
Possess the ability to prepare meals from scratch.
Ensure the cleanliness of the facility kitchen.
Possess knowledge of food safety standards.
Possess knowledge of institutional kitchen equipment and operations.
Ensure all food is available for daily meals, ordering for kitchen and detention.
Process and formulate monthly/required kitchen reports, and daily meal counts.
Provide direct supervision to kitchen staff.
Meet and maintain training and certification requirement of Juvenile Supervision Officer.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, or Facility Administrator.