Correctional Food Service Manager-Maine Correctional Center

Correctional Food Service Manager

Code: 5331 Pay Grade: 21 $51,105.60- $67,454.40 Annually (This is inclusive of Institutional Stipend of $.60/hr. & Correctional Career Incentive $2.00/hr.)

Open: March 22, 2024

Close: April 5, 2024

CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION

The Department of Corrections has a current vacancy for a Correctional Food Service Manager located at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham, ME. This position is open to current Maine DOC employees as well as all outside candidates.

The Correctional Food Services Manager is responsible for the oversight and operations of food services within the facility, to include planning, menu development, and purchase of necessary supplies. They oversee both residents and facility staff to provide balanced, nutritional, and dietary needs within the facility, as well as improving individual job proficiency, while maintaining required standards safely and appropriately. The successful candidate will have a knowledge of food service in a large-scale food setting, and an ability to train, supervise, empower, and encourage staff while adhering to standards and guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A four (4) year combination of education, training, and experience in menu planning and food purchasing, storage, preparation, and service in a large-scale food service program including some administrative and supervisory responsibility.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

None.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plan and write appetizing menus to meet nutritional needs.

• Collect information on waste, inventories, and usage.

• Prepare standardized reports to inform management to improve menus.

• Interview and select job applicants to hire qualified workers.

• Evaluate prepared food for taste and eye appeal to determine acceptability.

• Prepare therapeutic diets with dietician's direction to meet specialized resident needs.

• Inspect maintain kitchen facilities for broken equipment and unsafe employee practices.

• Adheres with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices such as: ADA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Quantity food purchasing, storage, and preparation.

• Nutrition and proper sanitation and hygiene.

Ability to:

• Plan, assign, and oversee the work of a small group of employees and residents performing routine functions.

• Train and supervise kitchen and dining room workers.

• Plan nutritional and appetizing menus.

• Make menu substitutions.

• Keep simple records.

• Work within budgetary restraints.

• Use applicable computer programs.

Maine Department of Corrections is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the 'Maine Model of Corrections', we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for the right person with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in our mission, 'Making our Communities Safer by Reducing Harm through Supportive Intervention, Empowering Change, and Restoring Lives'.

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance

• Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage- The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit- Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan- The State of Maine contributes 13.9% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement- Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts- Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness- The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

• Living Resources Program

• Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation- Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.