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Director of Office of Nutrition and Food Service - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

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Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ

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Job Summary:

Serves as the lead of the Office of Nutrition and Food Services. Oversees and guides the mission, vision, policy, and procedure of the food service operation statewide.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Serves as subject matter expert for the Office of Nutrition and Food Services.

+ Directly manages and provides leadership to four employees and general oversight of Food Service Managers (FSMs) at all facilities. Responsibilities include day-to-day support and troubleshooting, performance management, timekeeping, training, and human resource functions including recruitment and onboarding.

+ Leads directing the development and administration of policies and the food service program.

+ Leads the development and tracks status of annual strategic goals

+ Oversees specifications and bids, addendums, and amendments for supplies, materials, and grocery products, and completes contract assessments, amendments, and renewals.

+ Primary point of contact for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Education (DOE), and the American Correctional Association (ACA) representatives.

+ Develops food service budgets annually for all facility food service personnel, supplies and materials, regular operating, training, freight, and annual needs.

+ Completes annual School Nutrition Online (SNO) reporting required for monetary reimbursement, USDA commodity foods, and Department of Defense (DOD) produce.

+ Primary point of contact for USDA Administrative Audit. Responsible for preparing central office staff, facilities, and collecting required documentation.

+ Develops and maintains ACA folder building resources for facilities to assist with ACA folder assembly for initial and recurring audits.

+ Leads planning, development, and implementation of various statewide trainings, including in-person and online. Where applicable, acts as a presenter, develops supporting materials, and researches appropriate trainings and conferences.

+ Serves as statewide ServSafe Instructor and Proctor for staff and tracks food service leadership ServSafe certification status.

+ Serves as final approver for all food service-related purchases and provides guidance.

+ Serves as final approver of annually updated menus for all facilities.

+ Compiles monthly staffing report, which includes detailed status of all food service positions and identifies critically staffed facilities.

+ Manages the business unit of ONFS, including financial, purchasing, and payment functions.

+ Analyzes operational and budgetary data and makes program decisions based on findings.

+ Manages operations, policy development, research and data analysis, quality improvement, and compliance monitoring.

+ Oversees the development and ongoing management of a variety of program areas.

+ Conducts facility site visits as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role.

+ Or nine (9) years of related professional experience which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role.

+ Or five (5) years of experience required at the lower-level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012) or position equivalent.

NOTE: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Advanced degree in a related field such as business, nutrition, or hospitality

+ Registered and Licensed Dietitian

+ Statewide ServSafe Instructor and Proctor

+ Experience in preparing and overseeing budgets

+ Knowledge of the operation of the Department of Juvenile Justice

+ Knowledge of USDA and DOE regulations of School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Afterschool Care Program, and USDA Commodities.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

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THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or nine (9) years of related professional experience which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or five (5) years of experience required at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: ADM0IDY

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: 97,350

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: May 18, 2025