Food Service Director I - Nebraska State Penitentiary

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• Serves in a responsible capacity as a dietitian in a food service activity.
• Directs the preparation and serving of food by all employees and inmates; inspects the food received and served.
• Develops and integrates food service concepts and nutritional needs; plans meals and therapeutic diets as to quality quantity and nutritional value; plans all menus including special diets.
• Develops and maintains controls for overall food buying procedures; orders meats staples fresh food items and other supplies from outside vendors; supervises periodic inventories; makes food control and cost reports.
• Makes weekly inspections of dining rooms and kitchens; responsible for sanitation and safety conditions; sees to repair of all food service equipment.
• Prepares food service budget; trains orients supervises and evaluates all subordinates and new personnel including inmate workers; participates in training programs for students of state educational institutions; keeps records of scheduled vacation and sick leave and all other personnel actions.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a dietetic technician program approved by the American Dietetic Association OR
• Bachelors degree in Foods and Nutrition OR
• graduate of a dietetic assistant program approved by the American Dietetic Association qualifying for certification by the Dietary Managers Association OR
• successful completion of a food service management course at an accredited university community college or technical college whose curriculum meets at least the minimum requirements of any of the programs described above whether or not formally approved by the entities named above OR
• Associate degree in Foods/Nutrition plus four years experience in a large institutional food service operation three of which must be in a management position OR
• high school education or equivalent plus six years of experience in a large institutional food service operation three of which must be in a management position.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree with emphasis in foods and nutrition. Experience working in a largescale food service program. Experience maintaining budgets and inventory control. Experience working in a food service supervisory capacity. Experience with medical and religious diets; American Diabetes Association Certificate. Bilingual in English and Spanish desired.

Other: Transcripts required prior to appointment. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following preemployment exams in this order: medical exam and at a randomly announced time pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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