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CORRECTIONAL DIETARY REGIONAL MANAGER General

Recruitment #23-004041-0001

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Introduction

This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please see Special Requirements: The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services requires employees in this classification to complete a Correctional Entry Level Training Program.

GRADE

CORR 0009

LOCATION OF POSITION

400 E. Madison Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Under direction of the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Pretrial and Detention Services (DPDS) and with guidance from the Director of Correctional Food Service, this position provides direct oversight for the DPDS’ dietary departments through the institutions’ dietary managers. This oversight includes cook-chill management, menu planning in coordination with registered dieticians, DPSCS headquarters, correctional facilities, purchasing and service of dietary equipment, food and supplies for the dietary department, as well as food storage and production. This position ensures compliance with various licensing agencies such as State and local health departments. 

POSITION DUTIES

Examples of work performed in this position include:

  • Plans, organizes and directs the correctional food service programs at facilities within DPDS
  • Formulates food service policies, which may involve implementation and development of procedural manuals
  • Establishes and maintains standards for all food purchasing, production, serving sanitation and safety
  • Plans, organizes and directs in-service training programs for all food service personnel
  • Plans, organizes and coordinates food production with delivery and serving functions to assure that menu and production schedules are met
  • Develops sound cost accounting and purchasing practices to meet the needs of the food service programs
  • Directs the preparation of work schedules for food service personnel of the assigned institutions
  • Coordinates the implementation of medically required diets with production personnel
  • Implements policy based on the DPSCS Standards of Conduct and Internal Disciplinary Administrative Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in food service management, nutrition, dietetics, home economics, business administration, public administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Four years of supervisory experience in a large-scale food service operation in an institutional, commercial, industrial or similar organization.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in food service management, dietetics, nutrition, home economics, business administration, public administration or a closely related field two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional institutional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at a rate of two years of military experience for the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees who have not already done so must meet the required selection standards and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for a Correctional Officer during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209). Selection standards for correctional officer training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following:

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A completed background investigation
Oral interview
Physical examination.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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