Food Service Operations Manager I

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages the Food Service Operation of a small facility within the Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Provides on the job training programs in the areas of sanitation, food preparation, storage, personal hygiene, meal service, use of recipes and the cycle menu.
• Maintains accurate records pertaining to the food service operations to include numbers of meals served, food costs, inventory, cycle menu, menu substitutions, etc.
• Attends department meetings, institutional meetings and trainings as required.
• Makes routine checks of all kitchen equipment.
• Applies and enforces departmental rules, regulations and policies.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree with courses in food preparation, food management or a related area.
• Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have two years of experience in the operation and management of institutional, military or commercial food service operations.

Special Requirements

• If employed in the Kentucky Department of Parks or the Kentucky Horse Park, must be twenty years and one day of age at time of appointment.
• If employed in the Kentucky Department of Parks or the Kentucky Horse Park, must obtain S.T.A.R. (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) certification from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within six months of appointment.
• Maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D