FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR I

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Food Service Supervisor I so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJSA.

Food Service Supervisor I is responsible for the first-line supervision of work in the food service operations at the facility. A Food Service Supervisor I will coordinate and supervise the entire facilities kitchen operation, including food receiving, storage, production, service, and distribution of food in a timely manner. The Food Service Supervisor I is responsible for ensuring the production and serving of meals are in accordance with prescribed procedures and applicable health and sanitation regulations and standards. Employees in this classification supervise staff engaged in food preparation and serving.

The Food Service Supervisor I is an essential employee required to remain at work or report to work in emergency conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience in food production or service for a large-scale food service operation.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in food production or service for a large-scale food service operation on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute additional education in the area of food service management, nutritional care, institutional administration, or a related area on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Food Preparation and Serving classifications or Food Preparation and Serving specialty codes in the Food Service field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications:

• Experience with reports regarding food service operation.
• Knowledgeable in the food service policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Experience with the inspection of food service facilities, equipment, and operations to evaluate compliance with the standards of sanitation, quality, and efficiency.
• Possession of a current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.
• At least one year of experience in food production or service in an institutional setting, such as hospitals, child nutrition programs, school lunch, or day care centers, nursing homes, universities, or correctional facilities.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Not applicable.

Special Requirements

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and therefore will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

Selection Process

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.

Examination Process

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the positions requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service at the time of hire.

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

Benefits

State of Maryland Benefits

Further Instructions

The online application process is strongly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number located at the top of the posting, and the last four digits of your SS. Paper applications must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time or those with incorrect forms will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit 217 E. Redwood Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Attn Alex Droge-Rhine Recruitment 26-001038-0002 Fax number 410-333-4188 TTY Users call via Maryland Relay

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

As an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments. Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal, juvenile, legal system are encouraged to apply.