Food Service Manager YRTC Omaha

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About the Role

This position will lead the food service operation and supervise the food service team at YRTC Omaha.

Key Responsibilities

The Food Service Manager will:

• Supervise food preparation in the kitchen and serving procedures in the dining room; responsible for sanitation and safety conditions of work areas.
• Order food and other supplies through the central warehouse or supply area; supervise the storage of foods.
• Estimate for needs; keep food purchase and consumption records; supervise periodic inventories.
• Plan menus and standardize recipes for a large number of meals; may plan for special occasion or special diet menus; make sure menus are being followed and may give suggestions to workers to help improve and expedite work.
• Hire and train new employees; maintain personnel records; make progress and performance reports on subordinate employees.

Work Schedule

The training schedule is generally Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The work schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Wage

Starting pay rate $23.146/hour increase to $24.304/hour after successful completion of original probation. Additional $3/hour facility differential pay when working.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited University with emphasis in Foods and Nutrition Institutional Management or a related area. Experience can substitute education on a year for year basis.

Work Environment & Expectations

The Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Omaha will be opening in mid-late 2026. This program was established to provide services to male youth and offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral skill-building and substance abuse programming including:

• Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
• Aggression Replacement Training (ART)
• Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA)
• Lion Hearts Power Source Program
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Additional groups include youth feedback and team building.
• Individual therapy is also offered to youth with behavioral mental health and substance abuse needs. Therapists use an integrated care model to address co-occurring issues.
• Youth who have the need will receive management for psychotropic medications through a contracted Adolescent Psychiatrist or a Psychiatric APRN.
• Case Managers and therapists work together to develop case plans with outcomes determined by each youths risks and needs. Other assessments are used to determine treatment needs.
• Youth can earn incentives and privileges based on positive behavior. Incentives can include group outings special treats or other fun on-campus or off-campus activities.
• Youth may also participate in community service projects based on positive behaviors and earned privileges.

Why Join Us

Working at DHHS offers more than a paycheckit provides purpose. Benefits include:

• Vacation and sick leave begin accruing immediately upon hire.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Agency-backed retirement plan with 156% employer match.
• Supportive leadership and team culture.
• Numerous opportunities for internal advancement and promotion.

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