Food Services Supervisor
Job Summary
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Come Join The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC)!The State of Wyoming offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement insurance paid leave and more.
We are currently seeking a Food Services Supervisorto oversee inmate workers and staff in the preparation and processing of food as well as the maintenance safety and sanitation of the food service department at the Wyoming Womens Center. This position also includes teaching inmates valuable job skills to help prepare them for successful re-entry into the community. The WDOCis committed to public safety and high correctional standards as well as a safe supportive working environment for our employees.
The Wyoming Womens Center (WWC) established in 1981 serves as the primary education and treatment facility for female inmates in Wyoming. WWC provides programming vocational training recreational opportunities and educational services to support the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) in its mission to reduce recidivism through cognitive and behavioral interventions.
Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- For additional information regarding the benefits package please click here
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Why LuskLocated in northeast Wyoming Lusk offers the charm of small-town living with wide-open spaces and a strong sense of community. With a low cost of living minimal traffic and a relaxed pace of life Lusk provides an excellent work-life balance.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy easy access to hunting fishing and hiking as well as nearby destinations like Thunder Basin National Grassland and Guernsey State Park. Lusk is an ideal place for those seeking meaningful work in a safe welcoming community surrounded by Wyomings natural beauty.
And rememberWyoming has no state income tax meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.- Trains and supervises Food Service Specialists to ensure large-scale food production on a given shift.
- Schedules food service staff and supervises and directs work of subordinate staff.
- Assures compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Assists with menu and recipe development; provides nutritious menus diabetic diets and other medical and religious diets as required.
- Analyzes recipes/menus to meet the USDA guidelines for nutrition.
- Develops and maintains institutional food service policies and procedures.
- Responsible for overall maintenance security sanitation and cleanliness of the facility.
- Responsible for safety and sanitation training of workers under their supervision and documentation of this training.
- Responsible for timekeeping and refrigeration logs and sanitation records as well as production schedules.
- Manages inventory of food items and tools and reviews daily.
- Ensures meals are delivered to housing units; may require the operation of the food truck.
- The work schedule may include weekends and night hours.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to those with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience (2) years of food service experience as well as two (2) years of correctional institutional experience.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of supervisory methods.
- Knowledge of budget andprocurement practicesand policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Specialist
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
None
OR
Education:
Bachelors Degree (typically in Culinary Arts)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services SpecialistNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Applicants must have the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Applicants must be able to remain on their feet for long periods of time.
- Applicants must be able to walk on hard uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
- Occasional bending kneeling squatting stooping stretching
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy all staff is subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check medical evaluation and drug screen prior to appointment.
- This position must pass a background/reference check including the taking of fingerprints that will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
- WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing of smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
- WDOC has a strict dress code policy to includes standards for facial hair body art and piercings/gauges.All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
- WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental and life insurance paid vacations and sick leave paid holidays a tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program longevity pay and opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website athttp:// Information
080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming Womens Center
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URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
Manager