Correctional Food Service Manager III-Eastern Correctional Inst.

About the role

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work Position is located at Eastern Correctional Institution. Effective communication with other staff, inmates and public in verbal and written form is required. Ability to comprehend/abide by policy, post orders, standard operating procedures, emergency plans, memorandum, legal documents, and other directives governing daily activities Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $45,431.00 - $79,504.00 Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Must work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as schedule requires. Must account for/maintain assigned equipment with particular attention to knives, utensils and other items that constitute security risk. Must read and comprehend regular menus, therapeutic menus, pack-out menus, and recipe cards. Calculate amount of food required based on recipe and number of meals being prepared. Prepare production sheets daily. Keep USDA records and inventory cards. Prevent food spoilage and contamination by utilizing proper storage, handling, and preparation practices. Substitute food items with nutritionally equivalent items and ensure proper stock rotation. Effectively instruct and supervise subordinate staff. Accurately project and requisition food items, food preparation utensils and equipment as well as cleaning supplies with allocated budget. Management Preference(KSA): Knowledge of planning and operating a large-scale food service operation, i.e., methods, materials and equipment. Knowledge of food sanitation principles and methods of maintaining such standards in an institutional kitchen. Ability to plan, direct, and supervise personnel and inmates in performing the detailed work of food preparation, cooking and serving. Ability to keep records and prepare reports **This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits . **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.** Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and six years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or three years as a Correctional Food Service Supervisor; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. EEO Statement T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Recruiter: Crystal Bunn Miller Email: DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov