Supervisor - Camden Juvenile Detention Center
About The Position
The Food Service Supervisor leads daily kitchen operations in a structured residential setting, helping deliver consistent, nourishing meals and a welcoming dining experience. The role combines hands-on food preparation and service with team leadership, kitchen opening and closing, supply management, ordering, and waste reduction. The supervisor maintains cleanliness, food safety, compliance, documentation, and readiness for audits and inspections while supporting a positive, routine-based team environment. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hours aligned to the program’s meal service schedule. Work is primarily hands-on during mealtimes, with office work completed before or after mealtimes. The position may require extended hours, including evenings and/or weekends; travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-district travel may also be required. The work is performed primarily in a cafeteria or food service establishment, where noise levels range from moderate to loud.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least five years of experience in school nutrition programs.
- Three years of food service experience.
- Culinary background and a passion and interest in food.
- Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.
- ServSafe certification if required by the client, bid, or applicable jurisdiction; knowledge of local health and food safety ordinances.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to communicate electronically through personal email or similar computer platforms and to learn new programs quickly.
- Demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to use critical thinking to resolve problems or improve the program.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing with clients, parents, students, and support staff.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including standing for most of the workday, walking, handling tools or objects, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to drive a personal vehicle to other work sites as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Help lead daily kitchen operations, including food preparation and meal service.
- Open and close the kitchen, manage supplies, and reduce waste.
- Guide, train, motivate, and supervise food service team members while maintaining consistent and equitable treatment.
- Work hands-on with the team, particularly during meal service.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health, safety, and sanitation requirements, including checklists, audits, and inspections.
- Create a positive dining experience through consistent, nourishing meals.
- Assist with food orders, government commodities, inventory, and day-to-day kitchen needs.
- Respond to customer feedback, complaints, and concerns with actionable solutions.
- Coordinate food production, merchandising, and quality standards.
- Monitor food, labor, and operating costs within budgetary guidelines while sustaining service quality.
- Participate in seasonal menus, wellness promotions, and community initiatives.
- Manage documentation and multiple priorities, and use critical thinking to resolve problems or improve the program.
Benefits
- Health benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Training and growth opportunities.
- No late nights or major holidays, as described in the job posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
