Title:  Facility Food Service Supervisor

Overview

The Vermont Department Of Corrections in South Burlington, is looking for a Facility Food Service Supervisor. 

 

This position:

• Assigns, supervises, and inspects the food menu and preparation on a daily basis.
• Tracks menu requirements for offenders who have been placed on special diets by medical staff.
• Initiates orders for personal care, household and food items, and supervises the delivery, storage, and distribution of supplies for the facility.
• Is responsible for food services budget, including development, change recommendations and monitoring.
• Maintains records and prepares reports as requested by an administrative superior. Maintains an inventory of kitchen and dining equipment, and deals directly with vendors for repairs.
• Makes recommendations for replacement of equipment and handles the purchasing once approved.
• Develops and conducts in-service training programs for both staff and inmate workers, as well as State-wide training programs for other food service personnel.
• Establishes workload and performance standards for employees and inmate workers.
• Is responsible for hiring, maintaining records of performance, and submitting payroll on inmates working in the food service work program.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates Correctional Officers or Cooks working in food services.
• Establishes and maintains a Food Service Procedure Manual.
• Performs basic security practices, conducts shakedowns and grievance investigations related to food services.
• Performs related duties as required.

Who May Apply

This position, Facility Food Service Supervisor (Job Requisition #55104), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Desiree.Crump@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a correctional facility kitchen during an assigned shift. Incumbents must be able to operate cutters and slicers, handle knives, lift weights of up to 60 lbs., and work under conditions of high heat and humidity. Duties include supervision of inmates in work situations.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) or more years of experience cooking/working in the food service industry.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food service or a related field
Supervisory or management experience

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

 

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.