Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $62,868.00 - $97,593.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Job Description
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is a vital New York City agency devoted to safeguarding the safety and well-being of children and families through comprehensive child welfare, juvenile justice services, and community supports. ACS administers a variety of important programs including community-based supports, foster care services, and subsidized child care vouchers. Additionally, ACS child protection staff respond promptly to allegations of child maltreatment, ensuring that children remain safe and cared for. In juvenile justice, ACS plays a critical role by managing detention, placements, and community programs aimed at youth. The Division of Administration within ACS is responsible for providing... Show More
Job Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of relevant experience or high school diploma with six years of relevant experience
- At least one year of experience involving community work or related activities
- Ability to manage and oversee food service operations in a secure detention or congregate care environment
- Strong leadership and personnel management skills
- Ability to maintain compliance with NYC DOHMH, OCFS, and New York State Child Nutrition standards
- Proficiency in inventory management and staff scheduling
- Good communication skills to liaise with vendors, staff, and facility leadership
- Commitment to maintaining sanitary food service conditions
- Must meet residency requirements as mandated by the City of New York
- Authorization to work with child-caring responsibilities including background checks
Job Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above criteria with at least one year of relevant experience
- Experience in managing food service operations
- Knowledge of NYC Food Standards and relevant regulatory requirements
- Ability to supervise and evaluate kitchen and food service staff
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience planning and coordinating food services for large groups or institutional settings
Job Duties
- Oversee and manage day to day operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Unit in the juvenile detention and congregate care facilities
- Manage food service and contracted staff in the preparation, presentation, distribution, and serving of all meals and snacks with a focus on balancing nutrition standards with creative and tasty meal plans
- Coordinate and plan with various staff for community and special events involving youth
- Prepare work schedules, assign duties, and confirm staffing coverage and adherence to schedules to ensure that meals are provided timely
- Report on staffing, inventory, equipment maintenance, and compliance as requested
- Direct staff in ordering, receiving, managing and maintaining inventory
- Maintain documentation, records, and reports to ensure that the minimum regulatory requirements are met for oversight agencies (e.g. NYC DOHMH, OCFS, New York State Child Nutrition)
- Ensure acceptable meal production for all assigned sites
- Maintain records of staff training requirements, certificates, and other required documents
- Manage time and leave and evaluating staff performance in accordance with Agency policies
- Communicate with vendors to plan for and resolve issues related to ordering and deliveries
- Train new kitchen staff in departmental policies and procedures
- Supervise the inspection, maintenance, and sanitation of the kitchen and food conveying equipment
- Establish controls to ensure that the rules and regulations set by the department and the institution are adhered to by the food service staff
- Develop new policies and procedures for the Program Services, Food Service Unit, while managing and evaluating existing policies
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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