JTDC - Food Service Supervisor

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois • Chicago, IL

4d • $61,730 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) provides safe and temporary housing for youth ages 10 – 18 with pending legal action in the Cook County Courts. The JTDC provides its youth with leadership, structured care, and supervision through a balanced approach of creative programming and services that teach responsibility, accountability, and sensitivity. Each member of the JTDC staff is actively encouraged and supported in pursuit of creative participation, personal well-being, and professional development. As the largest juvenile detention center in the nation, the facility contains five major departments and various offices consisting of 600+ employees who serve an average daily population of 280+ residents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 to 5 years’ prior supervisory experience in a food service environment required (institutional or commercial experience preferred).
• 1 to 2 years of storeroom (inventory/supply, equipment and procurement (purchasing) experience with vendors, food contractors and suppliers
• 1 year previous high-volume cooking experience with specialization in food preparation from scratch required (institutional or commercial experience preferred).
• United States citizenship.
• 21 years of age at the time of application submission.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Must have the ability to effectively understand and communicate in English (verbally and in writing).
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates skills in database creation and maintenance.
• Illinois residency obtained within 90 days of date of hire.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check including but not limited to LEADS, CANTS, and professional references.
• A result of negative from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Child Abuse Registry.
• Must have State of Illinois Department of Public Health License, Permit, Certification, and Registration – Food Service Sanitation Manager License at time of hire.
• Must have Chicago Department of Public Health – Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification at time of hire.
• Must pass Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A.A. degree in Culinary Arts or related field strongly preferred.
• Bilingual communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food preparation, cooking, cleaning, sanitation, and inventory control.
• Supervise staff in the Food Service Department in areas including but not limited to time and attendance, daily job tasks, coaching, supervision, discipline and awards.
• Fills in for any food services position in the event of staff shortage.
• Trains new employees, interprets policies and procedures, handles disciplinary matters, and completes performance evaluations for food service employees.
• Reviews menus and maintains an accurate account of inventory to ensure food items are available, orders food and supplies in accordance with need and inventory, controls food waste, and monitors equipment functionality.
• Works with the Dietitian to establish adequate portion size and meals for individuals with special diets or restrictions are accurate and in accordance with kitchen standards, and that menu changes are documented and communicated to employees.
• Prepares reports as requested by department heads and ensures point of service audits and counts are conducted in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Oversees cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all food service work areas in accordance with proper kitchen procedures.
• Coordinates purchasing efforts for the Food Services Division:
• Assist the JTDC Purchasing personnel with purchasing efforts up to and including the completion of purchase orders.
• Reports Foodservice purchasing issues to the Foodservice Director and JTDC Purchasing personnel.
• Communicate with vendors regarding issues that may alter the normal ordering process.
• Works with vendors to resolve supply and inventory issues.
• Participate in the creation of new food contracts.
• Works closely with the Director of Food Services and the dietician to project food supplies and supplemental needs.
• Assists with inventory targets, reorder cycles, and the management of incoming food supplies.
• Assists with physical inventory, organization, delivery and receiving of food and food items ordered for the department.
• Provide replacement recommendations to the cooks in emergency cases of inventory issues.
• Represents department in purchasing status meetings and follows-up with the Director of Foodservice to ensure commitments are met
• Provides oversight of storeroom operations, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Demonstrates problem solving abilities, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED