Job Description

Are you looking for a dynamic opportunity to utilize your nutrition services management experience in a community service organization?  Do you have a passion for providing culturally diverse meals that make people happy?  Are you an advocate for at-risk youth and support food industry training programs for them?  If these questions have whet your appetite, then keep reading to learn more about this unique opportunity with the Department of Community Justice!

The Nutrition Services Manager oversees the operation of 1) the serving of meals to youth in the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center, 2) the Juvenile Justice Complex Courtyard Cafe, 3) the Courtyard Cafe catering business, and 4) the Juvenile Services Division culinary arts program. This position is responsible for all staffing, scheduling, monitoring, purchasing, and budgets for all four of these operations.

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The Department of Community Justice is looking for a creative and experienced nutrition services manager who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Nutrition Services Management:  Experience with managing a nutrition services program that follows federal school meal program regulations and serves three meals per day and snacks, every day of the year.
• Cook/Chef Experience:  Experience with developing culturally specific menus, purchasing ingredients/supplies, budget management, leading/managing kitchen staff, meeting deadlines, customer service, and safe food handling procedures.
• Cafe/Catering Management: Experience managing operations of a cafe and catering business.
• Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.
• Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.
• Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
• Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively.
• Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit.
• Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding.
• Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county.
• Personal Development: You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement.
• Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Youth Meals for Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center

• Develops, implements and monitors cycle menus for up to 55 youth in detention and the A&E Program, under the guidelines of the School Breakfast Program, the National School Lunch Program, and the Afterschool Snack Program. Also to include the dinner meal and evening snack. Responds effectively to any identified deficiencies.
• Purchases all foods, beverages and supplies. Purchases from USDA commodities through Oregon Department of Education and ensures those commodities are only used in Breakfast, Lunch, or Afterschool meals.
• Purchases fresh fruit and vegetables from the Department of Defense commodities through the Oregon Department of Education and ensures those commodities are only used in Breakfast, Lunch or Afterschool meals.
• Produces and maintains all relevant paperwork as required by the USDA and administered by the Oregon Department of Education.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal rules and requirements for the above programs.
• Develops and implements annual training to be in compliance with above program requirements.
• Applies for grants available through the Oregon Department of Education.
• Oversees compliance with all Oregon and national food safety rules and regulations.
• Responds to Oregon Department of Education (ODE) audits.
• Works with the finance team on submitting paperwork for grant reimbursement.
• Creates, assigns and directs staff schedules to cover seven days a week, morning to evening shifts with regular and on-call employees.
• Ensure all operations adhering to local, state (Oregon Administrative Rules – OARs), and federal regulations related to food service and nutrition.
• Provides and coordinates staff training as needed.
• Manages and monitors staff’s work performance, this includes coaching and progressive discipline.
• Coordinates with DCJ Human Resources to hire when there are vacant positions.

2) Courtyard Café Management

• Oversees daily functions of the Courtyard Café, which provides food for purchase at the Juvenile Justice Complex for staff and the public attending court.
• Assists with purchasing of all foods, beverages and supplies.
• Develops menus and ensures all products get used in a timely manner.
• Evaluate customer satisfaction and continue to improve menus.
• Oversees compliance with all food safety rules and regulations. In accordance with OAR 333-150-0000, ensure standards of food sanitation and safety.
• Reconciles daily Café sales and prepares bank deposits.
• Works with the finance team on reporting records of Café Sales.
• Creates, assigns and directs staff schedules to cover five days a week, shifts with regular and on-call employees.
• Provides and coordinates staff training as needed.
• Manages and monitors staff’s work performance, this includes coaching and progressive discipline.
• Coordinates with DCJ Human Resources to hire when there are vacant positions.
• Administer contracts, perform contractual amendments, and oversee the completion of contract audits.
• May assist in the preparation of the division budget and participate in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Implement and monitor work plans and the budget to achieve division/program goals and performance measures.
• Plans, organizes, manages and evaluates the work of nutrition services staff. Including daily schedules.

3) Catering Operations Management

• Works with customers to develop menus and plan events.
• Develops catering materials to promote catering sales. This includes incorporating customer evaluations to continue to improve this program.
• Purchases all foods, beverages and supplies.
• Monitors payment of all catering events.
• Schedules staffing, delivery and pick up of all catered events.
• Performs some cooking, delivery and pick up of catered events.
• Coordinates with Fleet services to maintain two vehicles in proper working order.

4) Culinary Arts Program Management

• Plans, develops and coordinates with the Catering Chef/Culinary Arts Instructor to promote the Culinary Arts Program.
• Purchases all foods, beverages and supplies.
• Supervises tracking of student progress and documentation of attendance.
• Facilitates and supports to help youth find placement in internships.

WORKFORCE EQUITY

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE

Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change 

The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department’s commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county’s highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.

The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ’s Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.

More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj.

The Department of Community Justice’s Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters 

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• 3 years of experience managing a nutrition services program, a café/restaurant, and a catering business that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position;
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Food Science, Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field;
• Valid Oregon Food Handler Certification, or the ability to be certified in the first 30 days of employment.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Valid Oregon Food Manager Certification
• Juvenile Detention Nutrition Services Experience

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

• Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
• Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
• Cover Letter (optional): Please explain why you are applying for this position and describe your leadership experience in a public safety setting or in a human services setting.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
• Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Type of Position: This salaried position is not eligible for overtime.

Type: Non-Represented Management

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 to 50 hours per week

Location: Juvenile Justice Complex @ 1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland OR 97213

Telework (Remote): This position is eligible for Ad Hoc on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.

Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee’s share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
• Access to a free annual Trimet bus pass
• Access to wellness resources
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). To learn more about PSLF please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don’t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: civil service, juvenile justice, manager, nutrition services, restaurant, social service, Supervisor, and trauma informed. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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