| Post Code: D702 | |
| Announcement Number: LEYA9029 | |
| Classification Number: X7006 | |
| Open: 10/28/2009 | |
| Close: 11/12/2009 | |
| Location: Woodburn | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
The Oregon Youth Authority is recruiting for a Food Service Operation Manager. This position serves as a principal advisor for food service operations and issues affecting the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). Monitors institutional food service expenditures; provides input for budget preparation. Represents department internally and externally relative to food service issues and provides information and recommendations to the Assistant Director of Facilities and Business Services concerning program improvement and operational matters related to food services. As Food Service Operation Manager you will: Administer the functions of the OYA Food Service Program, which includes statewide guidance and direction to institution food service operations. Ensure institutions food service sections deliver three dietetically certified meals to an average daily population of over 900 youth offenders, to include preparation and delivery of food in institutions dining rooms, preparation of special medical and religious diets. Work directly with facility food service managers to implement new recipes and food service projects. Provide advice to facility food services managers and Maintenance Manager on food, equipment and supplies necessary to maintain food service operations throughout the OYA. Manage the Agency’s centralized procurement of food. Primarily the cost and inventory management of the food purchases to support the facilities food service operations. Work closely with the warehouse, inventory and vendors to ensure smooth transition of product and services into the warehouse and facilities. Direct the agencies centralized cycle menu plans with food inventory levels in the warehouses. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES We are seeking candidates with qualifications and a professional background that demonstrate
SUBMIT:
Six years of experience in supervision; or six years of experience in staff-technical or professional-level work related to food service operations. This experience must have included at least two years of supervision and management of a program section, or unit which included: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent course work (144 quarter or 96 semester hours) in a field related to management, such as Business or Public Administration, or a field related to the program of the employing agency, may be substituted for up to three years of the required experience, but will not substitute for the two years of specialized experience. In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. Preference may be given to applicants with experience in food service operations. Qualified candidates whose professional experience and background most closely meet the qualifications and desired attributes of this position will be offered the opportunity for an interview. GENERAL INFORMATION
The mission of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth offenders accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. As an OYA employee, individuals are a part of the team responsible for the supervision, management and administration of correctional facilities, parole and probation services, community out-of-home placements, and other functions related to state programs for youth corrections. These responsibilities are provided for youth offenders from diverse cultures and backgrounds ranging in age from 12 to 18 (in some cases up to age 25). The youth offenders may reside in one of eleven OYA-operated facilities located around the state or may be involved with services under the jurisdiction of OYA such as parole and probation. The Oregon Youth Authority values culturally competent staff to provide a continuum of services to our diverse clientele. If you have a disability and need an alternative format in order to complete the application materials, you may call the OYA Human Resources at (503) 373-7383, or TTY (503) 378-4672 for the hearing impaired to leave a message about the alternative format needed. Mail or deliver your completed application materials to: Oregon Youth Authority, Human Resources 530 Center Street NE, Suite 200 Salem OR 97301-3765 Application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the close date shown on this announcement and must be complete and legible.
Application materials may be FAXED to (503) 373-7623. The Oregon Youth Authority cannot be responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost in the mail. SUBMIT only the required materials. Keep reference letters or work examples for interviews. Be sure to keep a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. NOTICE of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. CURRENT JOB OPENINGS and information on application forms are available through: Oregon Youth Authority, Toll Free (1-800-375-2864) www.oregon.gov/OYA OR www.oregonjobs.org THE OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO SELECTING, TRAINING, SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING A COMPETENT AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE. | |
