STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Correctional District Food Service Manager

Recruitment #240828-2241MP-001

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Introduction


Are you looking to grow your Food Service career with the Department of Correction? If so, take a look at this excellent opportunity below!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), is looking to fill a Correctional District Food Service Manager role at the Central Office in Wethersfield.

Position Highlights
  • This is a 5-x2 position, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
  • This position will travel from facility to facility, overseeing several facility food service departments to ensure compliance in food safety, sanitation and security.
  • This is a supervisory position where you will need knowledge of and the ability to apply management principles and techniques.
  • This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies that may occur at Correctional Institutions statewide and is open to current DOC employees only.
About Us
Our Mission: The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.  

Selection Plan

Before you apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch, but it does not impact your state service credit.
Questions about this position should be directed to Erica McGuinness at erica.mcguinness@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for the management and coordination of a district food service operation for all correctional facilities comprising a district.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of food services within assigned district comprised of several facilities; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages district activities; 
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy; 
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Schedules, assigns and evaluates work of staff; 
  • Prepares and monitors district food service budget and makes adjustments to budget as appropriate; 
  • Reviews and authorizes requests to purchase new food service equipment; 
  • Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of district who might impact on program activities; 
  • Provides for nutritional requirements of all inmates including regular and special dietary requirements for medical, therapeutic and religious requirements and plans and coordinates scheduling of such meals; 
  • Implements and reviews food service audits regarding sanitation, administration policies, quality control, security and food safety compliance requirements as defined by various federal and/or state and/or local regulatory agencies; 
  • Assists in master menu development; 
  • Recommends changes to master menu; 
  • Serves as member of food specification committees; 
  • Forecasts requirements for food supplies; 
  • Oversees district inventory of supplies and oversees storage of food items; 
  • Monitors and evaluates sanitary conditions in food storage and service areas to ensure compliance with public health codes; 
  • Conducts routine special inspections to maintain sanitation, safety and security standards; 
  • Schedules maintenance and repair of all food service equipment; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Serves on classification committees to secure inmate workers; 
  • Performs activities in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations; 
  • May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances or otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • principles, practices and methods of food preparation and service; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • safety and sanitation problems related to large scale food preparation and service; 
    • materials and equipment used in large scale food production; 
    • policies relating to inmate work forces in correctional facilities; 
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in the preparation and service of complete daily meals in a large scale (500 meals per day) institutional or commercial setting such as a hospital, residential school, extended care facility, rest home or other similar environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity responsible for overseeing a large scale institutional or commercial food services operation.

NOTE: For state employees the Special Experience is interpreted at the level of Correctional Food Service Supervisor 3.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in dietetics, hotel and/or restaurant and/or food service, nutrition or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Incumbents in this class must be certified as a Qualified Food Operator as defined in Section 19-13-42 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health and usefulness and retain sufficient strength, stamina, agility and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. Permanent appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of a medical and physical examination and drug screening.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of assault or injury by inmates.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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