Food Service Operations Manager I
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree with courses in food preparation, food management or a related area.
- Must have two years of experience in the operation and management of institutional, military or commercial food service operations.
- Experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes and manages the Food Service Operation of a small facility within the Department of Juvenile Justice.
- Provides on the job training programs in the areas of sanitation, food preparation, storage, personal hygiene, meal service, use of recipes and the cycle menu.
- Maintains accurate records pertaining to the food service operations to include numbers of meals served, food costs, inventory, cycle menu, menu substitutions, etc.
- Attends department meetings, institutional meetings and trainings as required.
- Makes routine checks of all kitchen equipment.
- Applies and enforces departmental rules, regulations and policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
