CDOC - Food Service Sergeant Multi CSTS I (Sterling)

Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the positionthat you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. See resume statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the work experience section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Strong work ethic integrity and dependability;
• Strong communication interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and the ability to motivate co-workers/inmates to work cooperatively;
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain sanitation/hygiene standards and use equipment and tools safely and skillfully;
• Ability to effectively supervise inmates and prepare them for successful community re-entry;
• Strong desire to work cohesively as a team;
• Ability to troubleshoot and ensure timely meal service in a high stress volume oriented and security driven environment with firm deadlines and mandatory reporting/logging guidelines;
• Strong desire to ensure organization in the kitchen and the timely and systematic completion of prep post-production and sanitation tasks;
• Willingness and ability to maintain a safe and secure work environment and respond to emergency situations;
• Ability to pay special attention to details and determination to use state resources efficiently;
• Ability to perform intermediate keyboarding skills manipulate electronic computerized programs and communicate via computer based email;

• Self-control a strong sense of ability to work in stressful potentially violent situations;

• Ability to remain alert emotionally stable and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;

• Tolerance to stress confinement and high-stakes interaction.

• Experience within a Colorado State Agency providing a service or support to a hard-to-serve needs population;
• Experience providing Supervisory/Work Lead duties in a Correctional Military or Law Enforcement kitchen;
• Experience providing Supervisory/Work Lead duties outside of a Correctional Military or Law Enforcementkitchen;
• Working in a commercial or institutional setting utilizing raw ingredients following prescribed large scale recipes to create meals from scratch;
• Working as a baker in a high volume batch production bakery following prescribed large scale recipes monitoring production schedules and maintaining inventory and supply orders;
• Knowledge of converting food measurements to satisfy smaller or larger recipes;
• Working as a General Manager Manager Assistant Manager Shift Leader or Team Leader for a national restaurant chain; employment must have included participation in a company endorsed formal training program for the food production side (back of house) of operations;
• Experience in Corrections outside of a correctional kitchen performing security related duties while monitoring and controlling offenders movement throughout their daily schedules (such as Correctional Officer);
• Experience creating medical and/or religious meals;
• Culinary or Hospitality Degree from an accredited non-correspondence college or vocational school;
• Serve Safe or other Food Protection Manager Certification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include but is not limited to a suitability screening eSkills Assessmentoral assessment written performance assessmentor it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Use ofartificial intelligence (AI) tools including language models to create write or alter any portion of responsesthroughout any step of the assessment processmay result in the disqualification of an applicant.

Be sure the Work Experience section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications experience and accomplishments as they relate to theDescription of the JobMinimum QualificationsRequired CompetenciesandPreferred Qualificationsas listed above. Resumes and see resume statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series whichever is rehired or reinstated after six months separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and/or responsibility salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity budget constraints market benchmarks or the individuals current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

If you have transcripts a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058) applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

In order to process a background investigation your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support atMon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

Conditions of Employment:All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOCs consideration of application for employment.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E. EXAMS ORAL BOARDS WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

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WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.