Food Service Supervisor – Dekalb RYDC (Decatur, GA)

About the role

The State of Georgia’s Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Food Service Supervisor for the Dekalb RYDC facility in Decatur. This position supports daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with health and regulatory standards while leading a team of kitchen staff.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the second‑in‑charge employee, directing daily food service operations and supervising subordinate staff.
• Assist the Food Service Director with overall department management and lead kitchen activities.
• Maintain ServSafe (or equivalent) Food Safety Management certification.
• Prepare and review paperwork for compliance with agencies such as the Department of Public Health, USDA, DOE, DJJ, and ACA.
• Coordinate weekly ordering of raw foods, USDA commodity foods, and DOD produce, considering inventory, budget, and facility population.
• Inspect deliveries for quality, report issues, and manage vendor communications.
• Complete monthly reporting in JTS for meal counts and raw food inventory, including entitlement program foods.
• Conduct regular sanitation, safety, and compliance inspections of the kitchen.
• Provide ongoing training to staff on sanitation, safety, and program standards.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of experience in food service, with one year in a lead or supervisory role, or equivalent experience at Food Service Worker 3 level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, peers, and leadership.

Required skills

• ServSafe (or approved agency) Food Safety Management certification.
• Computer literacy, including email communication and use of the JTS reporting system.

What we offer

• Robust benefits package designed for various career stages.