Food Service Manager - Juvenile Detention- National School Lunch Program

Bell County

Belton, TX, US
Base: $30.29 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite)
Prepare meals from scratch
Supervise residents in detention
Maintain food safety standards
Bell County is seeking a Food Service Manager for its Juvenile Detention facility, responsible for managing kitchen operations, preparing meals, and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in culinary work, particularly in an institutional setting, and demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse population while maintaining a professional demeanor

Job Summary

  • The role involves fulfilling duties related to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department while ensuring compliance with PREA and Texas Family Code.
  • Incumbents must prepare daily meals from scratch, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure all food safety standards are met.
  • Employees must possess physical stamina to restrain resisting youth and work effectively with a diverse population in a secure environment.

Matching Summary

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Bell County is seeking a Food Service Manager for its Juvenile Detention facility, responsible for managing kitchen operations, preparing meals, and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in culinary work, particularly in an institutional setting, and demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse population while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Salary

Base: $30.29 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare meals from scratch
  • Supervise residents in detention
  • Maintain food safety standards
  • Operate institutional kitchen equipment
  • Manage kitchen staff schedules
  • Process daily meal counts

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with diverse populations
  • Ability to handle physical outbursts
  • Team collaboration skills
  • Professional appearance maintenance
  • Behavior management program knowledge

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year culinary work experience
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Good moral character
  • Juvenile Supervision Officer certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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