Food Services Manager

Brazoria County•20875 County Road 171 Angleton, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the JJAEP Supervisor and ultimately, the chief juvenile probation officer, the food services manager is responsible for the overall operations of food services for juveniles in the detention and residential facilities, as well as those assigned to the juvenile justice alternate education program. Shift: 4:30a – 2:30p, M-F and additional hours as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least two years of experience working within an institutional or private food services establishment
At least one year of experience in a supervisory role
Knowledge of Federal nutritional and dietary guidelines
Knowledge of Usage of commercial kitchen equipment
Knowledge of Modern office procedures and equipment
Knowledge of Department policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment
Skill in Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, external public agencies and organizations and the general public
Skill in Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules
Skill in Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
Skill in Maintaining strict confidentiality
Skill in Performing data entry of alpha and numeric information with a high degree of accuracy and speed
Skill in Performing effectively under stressful working conditions
Skill in Providing effective customer service
Skill in Multi-tasking
Skill in Operating a personal computer and various software applications
Manager’s Food Certification
Valid Texas Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Provides work direction to the cook(s); distributes and prioritizes work activities; provides training; evaluates work performance.
Oversees all food services, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and standards.
Develops and administers policies and procedures for food services.
Develops and implements cook work schedules, including adjustments required to ensure full staff coverage on all shifts.
Ensures kitchen and dining area are clean at all times.
Keeps detailed records of meal preparation.
Orders, receives and maintains inventory of food, supplies and equipment.
Ensures compliance with local Health Department regulations and ensures compliance with Texas Juvenile Justice Department health standards and regulations.
Prepares and maintains appropriate documentation for the National School Lunch Program.
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local disaster as directed by the department head.
Conducts regular staff meetings.
Assists in preparation of the food services budget.
Obtains and maintains proficiency in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, crisis intervention and fire safety regulations.
Develops nutritionally adequate menus by analyzing and preparing production sheets that maintain dietary standards set forth by local, state, and federal regulations; ensure that a variety of foods are prepared by adequately rotating menus.
Sets up meal preparation and serving schedules seven days a week.
Ensures that all food products are safely stored and rotated in a timely manner.
Manages the food budget by maintaining an inventory of all food usage, checks production sheets for accuracy, orders food and supplies on a weekly basis and keeps records of meal costs.
Controls food costs and budget by evaluating food expenses on a yearly basis and shopping for best deals with regard to groceries and other supplies utilizing a “bid” system; recommends the purchase of equipment and orders groceries and supplies.
Establishes standards of sanitation, safety and security by routinely inspecting the kitchen and appliances to maintain health, fire and safety standards and discussing safety and security standards with staff; verifies that all appliances are working properly.
Ensures through training that all food preparation and distribution is in accordance with all local, state, and federal standards; provides necessary training for staff by observing tasks as needed.
Interfaces with other County departments, vendors, other agencies and non-profit organizations to control food costs and procure new equipment as needed; provide baked goods to local non-profit organizations using donated goods from vendors.