FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR I - SES - 48007096 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 838932 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR I - SES - 48007096 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48007096 

Salary:  $33,760.00 - $46,350.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2024 

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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
LOCATION: DAYTONA BEACH (VOLUSIA COUNTY)  

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPYING.

THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE (SES) POSITION.

Job Description

This position is located at the Career, Technology, and Training Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CTTC) within the Division of Blind Services in Daytona Beach, FL. The Food Service Director has major duties and responsibilities in the operation of a medium-sized institution/residential rehabilitation facility. The individual in this position is responsible for all aspects of food production including purchasing and preparation, special diets, special activities, bookkeeping and inventory. This individual will also be responsible for all supervisory duties. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Examples of Work:

• Responsible for all aspects of food production including purchasing and preparation, special diets, special activities, bookkeeping and inventory.
• Responsible for all supervisory duties, including hiring, scheduling, supervising, and disciplining (4) Food Support Workers to ensure well-balanced and nutritious meals are served each day, up to seven days per week.
• Responsible for purchasing and storing as well as the inventory of all food and meal related items and the preparation and serving of 150-160 meals per day. 
• Maintains records of purchases and inventory.
• Planning and review of monthly menus including special diets.  Meets weekly with dietitian to insure provision of special diets as applicable. 
• Responsible for the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen facility. 
• Performs periodic inspections to ensure the food service is at health standards as determined by the county inspectors.
• Must be "Serv-Safe" Certified.
• Works alongside Food Support Workers and covers prep and serving when they are unable to work their shift. 
• Works cooperatively with the Residential Services Department providing support to student recreational activities and special events.
• Conducts training.
• Responsible for the development of inservice training for the food service staff. 
• Performs other duties as requested/assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles of supervision and management.
• Knowlegdge of the techniques used in food service planning.
• Knoweldge of nutritional content of food.
• Principals and practices of adequate safety and sanitation in food service.
• Ability to plan and direct a food service program which includes purchasing, storage, prep and serving food; developing reports; handling budgetary needs; supervising staff.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements: 

• Must be “Serv-Safe” certified manager.

To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

• All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information included in the state application.
• All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information. 
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.  Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application. 
• Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.
• Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
• Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
• Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
• If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214). 

• If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered. 

The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and

improving employment outcomes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.