Facility Food Service Supervisor

Overview

This position oversees large-scale food preparation and service operations within correctional facilities for the Department of Corrections. The role involves supervising staff and inmates, planning and managing meals, purchasing food and supplies, maintaining inventory and budgets, ensuring proper equipment use, and upholding security standards. The position works under the guidance of a Corrections Assistant Superintendent and collaborates with internal and external partners.

It is distinguished by the scale of operations, budget size, and complexity of specialized dietary needs. All duties align with the Agency of Human Services' core practices of customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships, and results orientation.

This position,
Facility Food Service Supervisor (Job Requisition #54263), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Amy.

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Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in a correctional facility kitchen during an assigned shift. Incumbents must be able to operate cutters and slicers, handle knives, lift weights of up to 60 lbs., and work under conditions of high heat and humidity. Duties include supervision of inmates in work situations.

High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) or more years of experience cooking/working in the food service industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food service or a related field
• Supervisory or management experience

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.

The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare…