Food Service Administrator
What you'd do
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Major duties
As Administrator of the Food Service Department, typical duties and responsibilities include, planning, controlling and evaluating department operations such as managing budget resources for the Food Service Department, establishing standards of sanitation, safety and security, developing menus and evaluating inmate acceptance of food quantity and quality. Incumbent must also develop specifications for procurement of food, equipment and supplies, plan layout designs and equipment requirements, and conduct studies to improve the operation, efficiency, and quality of the food service operation. Directs and manages the work of subordinate supervisors in making inmate assignments. Approves work schedules for civilian subordinates and inmate workers. The incumbent also evaluates the performance of subordinate employees, recommends incentive awards and disciplinary actions, and is involved in staffing and employee development. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
What you need to qualify
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: If you are using education to qualify, you MUST provide legible transcripts to receive consideration. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Transcripts MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (If you are selected for this position, you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.) For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications OR Specialized Experience You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Such experience must have demonstrated: Experience in the principles, practices and procedures of food service to perform and direct the specialized activities of the food program regular, medical and religious diets. Experience in procurement regulations and budget management. Experience in planning culinary activities to meet meal schedules. Experience in supervising and training other personnel in preparing and serving food. Experience in supervising food preparation and ensuring nutritional needs are met. Experience establishing standards of sanitation, developing menus and evaluating food quality. Combination of Education and Experience A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
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