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FOOD ADMINISTRATOR IV

Recruitment #25-001918-0001

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Introduction

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS- Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center
300 N. Gay Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! 

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 the Food Administrator IV, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! 

The main purpose of this position is to work as the Program Director and Administrator for all activities of the food service operation at Baltimore Juvenile Justice Center. This position supports the mission of the agency by providing safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals and snacks for youth housed at the Baltimore Juvenile Justice Center. 

Some key responsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited, to the following: 

• Manages food service cost control measures in food procurement, food production and food distribution. 
• Performs employee counseling in accordance with current MOU and DJS Standards of Conduct. Ensures PEPs are completed as required for food service employees. 
• Ensures effective food service operations at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center and satellites are in compliance with all DJS policies, county, state and federal regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Nine years of experience, five years of experience managing large-scale food service operations in an institutional, commercial, industrial or similar organization and an additional four years of experience supervising in a large-scale food service operation.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience managing large-scale food service operations in an institutional, commercial, industrial or similar organization for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Food Services Officers classifications or Food Services Manager and Services Officer specialty codes in the food service management 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 working with procurement using FMIS
· Experience working with the State Procurement Regulation
· Experience implementing the national school lunch and school breakfast program, meeting Federal Child Nutrition standards

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in, and therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which 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 a period of one (1) 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 position's 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

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 application materials 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: Nicole Jones, Recruitment #25-001918-0001   
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 State’s 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.




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