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FOOD SERVICE MANAGER II

Recruitment #25-000473-0001

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Introduction

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Victor Cullen Center
Sabillasville, MD 21780

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 Food Service Manager II, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! 

This is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, service, and impact in a role that shapes a positive, healthy environment for youth. As Food Service Manager II, you will lead daily food service operations at a DJS Facility, ensuring every meal is safe, nutritious, and appealing. Join a team where your leadership makes a real, tangible difference every day, delivering meals that nourish, inspire, and uplift youth while supporting a safe, structured, and empowering environment. Your guidance will directly enhance the health, growth, and well-being of youth while fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and pride among staff. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead and coordinate daily food production and meal service, ensuring seamless integration with facility operations and making every meal a meaningful part of youth care. 
• Champion kitchen safety and sanitation, maintaining compliance with HACCP procedures, state health regulations, and DJS standards to protect both youth and staff. 
• Manage food procurement and inventory with integrity and precision, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and responsibly. • Inspire, mentor, and empower food service staff through scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and support, cultivating a motivated and collaborative team. 
• Oversee and maintain program documentation and reports to track performance, ensure compliance, and celebrate successes in food service delivery. 
• Create and implement innovative and special menus, including Youth Choice, Wellness, holiday meals, and superintendent-requested options, making mealtimes engaging and enjoyable. 
• Engage in professional development, staff meetings, and certification programs to continuously enhance your leadership and the overall excellence of the food service program. 
• Carry out other duties as needed to ensure smooth, reliable, and high-quality food service operations that positively impact youth every day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Six years of experience supervising workers and activities in an institutional, commercial, or industrial food service operation.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience supervising workers and activities in an institutional, commercial, or industrial food service operation for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Food Services Officers or Culinary Specialist 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:
· Experience with financial management or procurement systems, such as FMIS, or similar platforms. 
· Experience with the Federal Child Nutrition Program (CNP) or comparable food service programs. 
· Experience implementing or maintaining food safety procedures, including HACCP or equivalent standards 
· Possession of a certification, degree, or coursework in Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field (e.g., ServSafe, Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional, Registered Dietitian).

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 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: Keenan Townes, Recruitment #25-000473-0001   
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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