FOOD ADMINISTRATOR II

The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.  As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

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MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

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.

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; 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; and 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; and 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.

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.

Notes:

1. 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.

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 and education.

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

  Not applicable.

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.)

Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time.  Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.  Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:

Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf, Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044

E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu

Fax: 410-480-4536

Phone: 410-480-4535, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.  As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.