Food Service Manager 1

Reentry Division

Food Service Manager 1 - Position# - CH44

Ahtanum View Reentry Center

This recruitment has been reopened to broaden the candidate pool. If you have previously applied, there is no need to reapply. The next review on candidates will be on Wednesday May 7, 2024.

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for permanent Food Service Manager 1 positions at Ahtanum View Reentry Center in Yakima, WA.

This position contributes to the agency's mission to improve public safety by budgeting, planning, ordering, preparing and providing residents at a Reentry Center facility with nutritionally appropriate quality meals that meet the recommended daily allowance as specified in the Department's certified meal plan. Manages the food service for the Reentry Center facility including supervising others engaged in planning menus, ordering, storing, and maintaining inventories of foods and supplies, preparing and serving meals, and planning and preparing modified diets and menus which conform with medical care programs.

The Reentry Division is responsible for the implementation of evidenced-based practices and the operational support to facilitate incarcerated individuals' participation in and/or to provide evidence-based and research based interventions and promising practices/programs designed to decrease recidivism, while increasing the safety of staff, participants, incarcerated individuals and the public.

In order to be considered for this position, please apply directly at www.careers.wa.gov to this announcement and attach the following items to your application:

• A current resume (indicating your related experience);

• A Letter of Interest (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position; and

• Three professional references

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified and documentation may be required Manage and provide supervisory direction relating to operational effectiveness of the facility and kitchen:

• Makes budget estimates, determines food costs, estimates, and orders food supplies and equipment.

• Supervises receiving, checking, storage, and distribution of food supplies and equipment

• Inspects kitchen, dining, and food preparation areas to ensure proper food handling, sanitation, elimination of safety hazards, and proper use and care of equipment. • Maintain the kitchen budget, to include ordering of supplies. This includes, but is not limited to food, kitchen items chemicals, janitorial, cleaning supplies, gloves, toiletries, kitchen uniforms, and equipment.

• Comply with DOH WAC's by ensuring required temperatures are taken and logged on food and refrigerator and freezer systems.

• Ensure kitchen hood cleaning twice yearly, ensuring maintenance is in compliance with the WAC.

• Respond to inquiries from staff and residents regarding kitchen issues.

• Prepare meal plans, to include purchasing food products for monthly, daily, weekly, special, and other menus; converts standard menus to fit needs.

• Review, complete, monitor and maintain Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) logs.

• Prepare written reports manually and by computer entry.

• Prepare work orders and equipment repair orders.

• Monitor, maintain and organize accurate food inventories. Ensure the rotation of stock items to prevent spoilage and pilferage.

• Maintains inventories on produce, dry stores, canned goods, kitchen utensils, and equipment.

• Purchase, receive, store, and distribute raw and pre-prepared or pre-packaged food products in accordance with required standards.

• Process and submit monthly reports and reconcile kitchen Visa log spreadsheet, as applicable.

• Monitor, coach, instruct, train, and provide constructive feedback to residents in the safe use of the dishwasher and care/cleaning of kitchen as it relates to facility chores only.

Manage and provide supervisory direction relating to kitchen staff:

• Plan, assign, schedule, review and supervise kitchen staff and the work they perform

• Assess training needs of staff and arrange for/provide instruction.

• Gives in-service training to cooks and other employees.

• Instructs detail kitchen help in simple food preparation and kitchen procedures.

• Evaluate staff performance, to include completing appropriate documentation.

• Conduct timely performance evaluations, ensuring proper coaching and training is provided. This includes monthly 1:1 meetings to provide timely reviews of performance and to provide support to employees.

• Plan, assign and review staff schedules, including leave, overtime/compensatory time according to departmental guidelines and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

• Resolve staff issues, recognize and counsel staff in work related activities and career development.

Participate in the preparation and service of all food on a shift:

• Perform mathematical calculations when converting recipes to determine appropriate quantity of food products required to meet menu requirements and population to be served.

• Create a binder of recipes for all meals.

• Ensure adherence to appropriate portion control protocols.

• Check food product during and after preparation, ensuring appropriate quality standards are met and adequate quantity has been prepared.

• Understand and apply re-thermalization of food process/procedures, if appropriate.

• Practice and perform progressive cooking techniques for quality control and decrease waste within the food service area.

• Follow basic safety practices to avoid hazards and accidents. Immediately report hazards or injuries to the Reentry Center Manager or designee. Comply with DOH WACs.

• Monitor, maintain, and track the knife and tool inventory.

• Maintain meal count registers and tool logs.

• Keep all kitchen logs current and updated and notify your supervisor about any discrepancies.

• Ensure sufficient supplies are on hand and available for the following week.

Other duties as assigned*

• Assist with Family Friendly events and manage budgets.

• Intervene in emergencies by calling for assistance, containing the incident, and assisting staff in the incident response.

• Monitor and intervene appropriately, including writing behavior reports, infractions, incident reports, when inappropriate behavior is displayed.

Required Qualifications: 

 • Two years of supervisory or lead work experience in large-scale food operations involving work in planning, organization and production of meals, food procurement, storage, preparation, or closely related work.

OR

 • A Bachelor's degree with major work in restaurant/hotel management, or a closely related field.

OR

 • One year experience as a COOK 3 or Dietician or equivalent.

AND

• Current food handler's permit or the ability to obtain one with 30 days of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of management of large-scale food preparation and services, preparation of reports, organization, scheduling, and work assignment, inventory methods and food stores maintenance.

• Ability to supervise train others in methods of cooking and food services, plan variety of nutritious menus to fit needs and limitations on food preparation, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, follow written and oral instructions.

Vision:  Working together for safer communities.

Mission:  Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment:  To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.  Please note:  Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

• This position may be included in a Union Shop.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.  Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year

• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month

• 12 paid holidays a year

• Generous retirement plan

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Assistance

• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email yessica.michell@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.