*THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $75,000.00 - $80,000.00*

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

The Division of Administration provides a wide range of support services throughout the agency to ensure all Divisions receive adequate and efficient support services to carry out their respective missions. The Division of Administration works collaboratively with many program areas offering internal resources and support necessary to function efficiently and effectively.

The Division of Administration employs approximately 490 public employees and provides services in the areas of building maintenance, occupational safety and health, operational support, security, transportation, and print production. The Division also provides support to the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) via nutrition and food services, construction, and facilities management for its two 24/7 Secure Detention facilities – Crossroads Juvenile Center (Brooklyn) and Horizon Juvenile Center (Bronx).

What we’re looking for:

The Food Service Manager under general supervision and guidance from the Food Service Executive Director and the Director of Nutrition, manages food service operations for two or more secure detention facilities and congregate care site. Under this guidance, the Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Food Service operations at these sites, wherein, meals are prepared and served three (3) times a day, 365 days a year, to youth and children in the care of ACS. The Manager is responsible for the supervision, management, and evaluation of Senior Cooks, Cooks, Cook Helpers, Stock Workers, and temporary employees engaged in food preparation and food service activities.

The Manager directs the organization of the Food Services Unit to maintain sanitary conditions and to ensure the provision of hot, freshly cooked, tasty and presentable meals that meet NYC Food Standards while also considering the needs of the youth in our care. The Manager will be responsible for direction and administration of staff issues, inventory planning and management, addressing daily operational matters, and to serve as a liaison with facility and program leadership on site.

What you’ll do:

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Oversee and manage day to day operations of the Food 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 special events
- 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.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.



TO APPLY:

Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 637808.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

1. A 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; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

- Four+ years of progressively responsible experience including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, large scale food service operation or business f (civic or community organization operating in the area of social services) and - Ability to work and solve problems in a fast-paced work environment - Proficiency in computer operating systems - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Working knowledge of proper food handling procedures - NYC Food Handler’s Certificate or must be able to pass NYCDOH Food Handler’s Certificate Course within 90 days of employment - Valid New York State license

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.