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Job Responsibilities:Directs the food service operation at the facility level, guiding and overseeing daily operations including the leadership of subordinate supervisor(s) and staff.1. Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges employeesa. Manages daily HR functions such as Kronos and work schedules, including time off requests and ensuring adequate coverage dailyb. Clearly communicates the goals, objectives, and plans of the department to subordinates.c. Regularly monitors staff adherence to objectives and plans, providing constructive feedback and notifying appropriate staff of significant variances.d. Ensures that assigned subordinate staff receive proper training and maintain ServSafe certification, as applicable, in accordance with established requirements and guidelines.2. Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns work to food service workers.3. Manages the daily operation of the food service department, acting as a liaison between food services and both the facility and central office.4. Maintains a certification of Food Safety Management through ServSafe or approved agency.5. Reviews and completes paperwork daily to ensure accuracy and for all governing agencies, including DPH, USDA, DOE, DJJ, ACA, etc.6. Acts as the lead for ACA preparation for food service-related standards.7. Keeps the food service operation prepared for compliance audits by internal and external auditing agencies.8. Provides corrective action plans to leadership and shows follow through on these plans for any areas found noncompliant on any audit.9. Projects and submits supply need for the entire fiscal year for small wares, disposables, chemicals, and food service supplies with respect to food services budget10. Places weekly order of all raw foods, considering current inventory, budget, and facility population.11. Places order for USDA commodity foods and/or DoD produce to responsibly spend entitlement funds.12. Responsible for the review of each delivery to ensure quality control, and relays quality issues to the vendor and central office leadership.13. Completes monthly reporting in JTS of the daily meal count for the month, and of raw food inventory on hand, including entitlement program foods.14. Manages the maintenance and replacement of food service equipment.15. Reviews the kitchen consistently for sanitation, safety, and program compliance.16. Provides education and training to all staff on an ongoing and as needed basis to maintain adequate sanitation, safety, and program compliance.17. Trains the food service supervisor to provide supervision of the food service operation, including the abilityto complete all required paperwork and month end reports.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER18. Demonstrates excellent communication skills between subordinate staff, peers, and leadership.19. Demonstrates adequate computer literacy and the ability to communicate via email in a timely manner.20. Ensures compliance of the food service department with all governing bodies' requirements and standards, including ACA, USDA, DPH, and DJJ policies and procedures.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED AND two years of experience in the management of a food service operation, including responsibility for supervision, inventory distribution and control, cost management, food preparation, and sanitationORTwo years of experience at the lower-level Food Svc Spec Spv (FFT013) or position equivalentPreferred Qualifications:1. Must hold an active ServSafe Manager Certification2. Excellent written and oral communication skills3. Ability to motivate staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed4. Knowledge of all governing bodies' rules and regulations including DPH, ACA, DOE, USDA, and DJJ5. Thorough knowledge of large food service equipment6. Experience with the National School Meal ProgramsBenefits:In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.For more information, visit IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENTTHIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLEPLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FORCONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHigh school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in managing a food service operation, including responsibility for supervision, inventory distribution and control, cost management, food preparation, and sanitation; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Food Svc Spec Spv (FFT013) or position equivalent.Additional Information* Agency Logo:* Requisition ID: FOO01JE* Number of Openings: 1* Advertised Salary: 45,890* Shift: Day Job* Posting End Date: Jan 31, 2026