Regional Food Service Administrator

Job Responsibilities

This position serves as the subject matter expert on food and nutrition service, collaboratively manages facility Food Service Managers in coordination with facility management and provides support to the food service operation to maintain safe, compliant, and quality service to the youth. This position also serves to support special food service operation projects and other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Assistant Director of the Office of Nutrition and Food Services (ONFS).

• 70% travel and onsite facility visits, 30% administrative duties
• Primary point of contact for Food Service Managers and staff for any food service-related issues/needs.
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates performance, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges Food Service staff at designated Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities in coordination with facility management.
• Conducts onsite food service audits at designated DJJ facilities within assigned region and provides guidance, support, and training as needed. Audits include:

School breakfast program School lunch program

Afterschool care program Kitchen/food service operations

Food Service Assessments

Targeted Training Sessions American Correctional Association (ACA)

Compliance

• Assists Food Service Managers in creating Corrective Action Plans associated with on-site audits and health inspections, and ensures deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner.
• Serves as a point of contact for ACA preparedness and folder assembly at designated facilities.
• Serves as a statewide ServSafe Instructor and Proctor for DJJ employees.
• Plans, implements, and presents onsite food service staff training and new Food Service Manager Orientation.
• Monitors facility food usage and inventory and compares to predicated usage (based on facility capacity, budget, and time of fiscal year).
• Provides management assistance of food usage, inventory, and budget, if necessary.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of food service standard operating procedures and conveys policies and procedures to food service employees.
• Collaborates with Facility Director and Leadership to resolve food service issues.
• Investigates emergency situations (riots, work stoppages, hunger strikes, etc.) to assess food service impact and/or attribution and recommends appropriate course of action.
• Reports out on food service audits, required corrective actions, and necessary training to facility management and leadership in a timely manner.
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for Food Service Managers at designated DJJ facilities in coordination with facility leadership.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and directing DJJ food service programs in accordance with policies and federal, state, and departmental regulations.
• Provides technical assistance on inventory, personnel, supplies, and management issues.
• First approver of facility food service supply, paper, office, chemical, smallwares, and large equipment purchases. Provides guidance on appropriate quantities and usage.
• Ensures equipment is appropriately maintained, operated, and/or replaced as necessary.
• Ensures health and safety regulations are followed.
• Manages food operations to maximize productivity.
• Oversees completion, accuracy and maintenance of records per DJJ and USDA requirements.
• Completes monthly staffing analysis for all facilities and provides details updates of all positions ONFS Leadership.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or six (6) years of related professional experience which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provide the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to travel 70% of the time and maintain adequate administrative functions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Certified ServSafe Instructor and Proctor
• Knowledge of Georgia Department of Education and USDA National School Meal

Programs

• Knowledge of all governing bodies' rules and regulations including Department of Public Health, ACA, and DJJ

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.

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Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or six (6) years of related professional experience which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role. 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: ADM0J3A
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: 65,000.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Nov 27, 2025