JJYS Food Service Supervisor-Slate Canyon Youth Center

State of Utah Office of the Governor
$20 - $34Onsite

About The Position

The JJYS Food Service Supervisor at Slate Canyon Youth Center is a full-time, on-site position responsible for overseeing food service operations. This role involves menu planning, ordering supplies, ensuring food quality and safety, and supervising food service personnel. The position requires adherence to federal and state regulations and provides on-the-job training. The agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS), focuses on providing a continuum of services to youth offenders while ensuring public safety.

Requirements

  • Food Service Supervisor Certificate/ServSafe Certification
  • Basic knowledge of the principals of dietetics/nutrition
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in food preparation, sanitation, inventory rotation, large scale ordering, record keeping, safety, and deep-clean scheduling/tracking
  • Experience supervising, training and evaluating employee proficiency and efficiency
  • The ability to speak, read and write English and follow written and oral directions
  • The physical ability to perform the duties of the position, which often requires performing repetitive tasks and physical movements. These may include, but are not limited to: standing/walking continuously, lifting (50 pounds or more), bending, turning, kneeling, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders
  • Two years of formal food service training and three years food service management experience, or a combination of training and experience in a food service management position to equal five years
  • Experience within the Food Service Industry and has supervisory experience.
  • A valid Utah Driver's License.

Responsibilities

  • Plans menus, determines amounts to be prepared and how leftovers should be utilized
  • Orders and receives equipment, merchandise, materials, and supplies
  • Inspects and maintains food quality, handling, and safety standards
  • Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
  • Provides assistance and/or on-the-job training
  • Supervises personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions

Benefits

  • Job Stability
  • Career Growth
  • Meaningful Work
  • Supportive Work Environment
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