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FOOD ADMINISTRATOR II

Recruitment #14-001445-001

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

101 Clarke Place
Frederick, MD 21705

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for managing and directing all areas of the food service program for a residential educational program. Meals are prepared in compliance with HHFKA (Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010). This position coordinates with all departments for a Birth through High School program. This position also coordinates special events at the School that may occur on weekends and evenings.

POSITION DUTIES

Direct the school food service program in conformance with federal and state laws and regulations, local and state health ordinances and school policies:   Lunch for elementary, middle, high school, and pre-school and elementary snacks in compliance with HHFKA (Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010), breakfast and dinner for residential students which are nutritious and appetizing,  special catered functions for special events and weekend tournaments.

Meet special dietary needs as specified in medical documentation. Work with Registered Dietitian if necessary.

Develop and implement standards for the operation of an efficient, sanitary, and high quality food service department. Maintain the department’s HAACP plan & food safety manual.

Complete requisitions of all foods, paper supplies, dietary chemical and cleaning supplies, equipment supplies, office supplies, dining room supplies and equipment. Work with school procurement officer to maintain compliance with Maryland State Procurement Laws.

Develop and test menus and recipes, plan menus that provide nutritional and appetizing foods, and maintain cost control. Extend recipes and accurately determine food requirements. Maintain necessary records.

Knowledge of: Federal and state regulations governing child nutrition programs. Principles of good nutrition and their application to school food service and the nutritional well being of students Food sanitation principles and control of microbiological and physical contamination of food. Quality of food preparation, service, storage, delivery, sanitation and safety. Principles of work scheduling Menu planning to meet nutritional needs and taste preferences to students and to control plate waste. Food portion control.

Responsible for maintaining current staff positions, selecting, orienting and training of dietary personnel; scheduling; and time recordkeeping.  Includes training for food safety and safe practices in the kitchen.

Develop specifications for the equipment (existing) and research specifications of the equipment needing to be purchased.

Maintain knowledge of developments in food service management and nutrition education.

Provide liaison between education and food service staff in establishing and conducting nutrition education programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year (I), two years (II), four years (III), and five years (IV) of experience managing large-scale food service operations in an institutional, commercial, industrial or similar organization.

Note:

 Additional experience supervising in a large-scale food service operation may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree with a major in dietetics, foods and nutrition, restaurant management or a related field.

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.

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.  (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568.)

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to:  Maryland School for the Deaf – Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 250, Frederick, MD 21705-0250, Fax:  301-360-1400. 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Fax additional or supplemental information to Maryland School for the Deaf by the (closing date and time) or email to: kay.spriggs@msd.edu

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.




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