Food Service Supervisor II - New Hanover JDC

Agency: Safety Division, Department of Public Safety

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work.

This position is located at New Hanover JDC in New Hanover County, NC.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high standard of control for quality food production and service.
• Provides nutritionally adequate meals meeting Federal Child Nutrition Program meal patterns and dietary standards, while adhering to planned menus.
• Follows operational procedures for efficient and effective food production and service.
• Requisitions food and supplies as needed, checks the cost and quality of items received, and ensures proper storage.
• Follows departmental procedure for inventorying food, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains an environment conducive to protecting the health and well-being of the facility's juveniles through high levels of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensures that the required records and inventories are in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provides on-the-job training in equipment use and care, quality of food production, and state sanitation regulations.
• Creates schedules for employees in the department, conducts yearly employee performance reviews, and recommends disciplinary action for employees when needed.
• Conducts foodservice staff meetings and trainings at the facility.
• Provides direct supervision to kitchen staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, food management, culinary arts, or hospitality management from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of supervisory experience in the preparation and serving of food in quantity lots; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Management Preferences (not required but may be considered):

• Experience working in a commercial kitchen setting, serving a large number of people.
• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures for food.
• Knowledge of the Federal School Nutrition Program.
• Experience supervising other foodservice staff.

Pay

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

Schedule

Work hours for this position vary to meet the needs of juveniles and their families. Must be able to work on-call hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.

Benefits

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including:

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement
• Health insurance

For an example of total compensation, visit the NC OSHR Total Compensation Calculator.

Applicants with student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.