Corrections Food Service Coordinator (Salem)

Initial Posting Date: 04/05/2024 Application Deadline: 04/19/2024 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: Position Type: Employee Position Title: Corrections Food Service Coordinator (Salem) Job Description: Corrections Food Service Coordinator Oregon State Penitentiary (Salem) Oregon Department of Corrections We have a permanent opening for a Corrections Food Service Coordinator at the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem, Oregon.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and could be used to fill future vacancies.
The Corrections Food Service Coordinator coordinates, instructs, and directs Adults in Custody (AIC) in the production and serving of meals and participates in the preparation of large volume cooking in a corrections institution setting.
This position is represented by the Association of Oregon Corrections Employees (AOCE) labor union.
This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Adults in Custody Work Crews Typical tasks: coordinates the work flow and assigns work to Adult in Custody (AIC) workers; directs AIC crews to ensure job-related rules, policies, procedures, and security guidelines are enforced and discipline and order maintained; instructs and trains AICs on work techniques and procedures in safe, sanitary, and efficient operations of food preparation and service; assigns AIC work; evaluates work performance of AICs for training and assignment purposes; may interview and recommend crews; conducts searches of AICs and area to ensure absence of contraband; checks and signs AIC time cards; monitors area for cleanliness, sanitation, and order; directs the work crew in cleaning.
Food Preparation/Service Typical tasks: directs, instructs, and coordinates AIC work crews who: prepare food according to predetermined menus; gather and combine ingredients required by standardized recipes; wash, slice, chop, grate, stir, knead, measure, mix, and weigh food products; cook food by boiling, grilling, steaming, deep frying, roasting or baking; cook various foods such as meats, casseroles, vegetables, starches, soups, salads, sandwiches, quick breads, dressings, sauces, and gravies; prepare desserts such as cobbler, cakes, custard, and gelatin; use commercial cooking equipment such as grills, steam-jacket kettle, slicers, mixers, and choppers; serve food on food lines according to established food portion control; may prepare food for distribution to institutional wards or food service tray lines; may bake items such as bread, donuts, cookies, and other pastries; may cut meats; employees in this class: adjust recipes for larger quantities and recipe changes to control food waste; suggest menu changes when necessary to obtain a better quality product; plans cooking schedules to have food ready at serving time but not too far in advance; may monitor the preparation of special and/or therapeutic diets such as low sodium or religious diets; may participate in the preparation of food.
Sanitation Typical tasks: directs and coordinates AIC work crews who put food away in designated storage, clean stoves, grills, and counter tops, and keep work area in sanitary condition at all times; controls dishwasher temperatures; rotates supplies in cooler and freezer to assure health standards are maintained.
Requisition Supplies.
Typical tasks: conducts daily inventory of products and supplies for cooking operations; requests needed products and supplies from supervisor; checks supplies or food products at delivery to be sure they meet the type, quantity, and quality specified by purchase order; some employees may assist supervisor in ordering food items from vendors; directs AICs in the unloading and storage of food products and supplies.
Records.
Typical tasks: keeps records of the amount of food prepared, served, or distributed (on cart slips), and amount left over; counts and records equipment, such as knives and chopping blades, and food items for inventory; records AICs work time.
Positions are located in food preparation areas of correctional institutions and require the willingness to work in the environment associated with the position's location and purpose and to enforce security procedures and guidelines to include searches of AICs and area for contraband.
Minimum Qualifications A High School diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education at same or higher level and two (2) years of experience in a commercial food service facility, full-service restaurant or other food preparing type establishment; OR An Associate's degree in Food Service Management, Foods and Hospitality Service, or a directly-related field and at least 6 months of full-time experience at a commercial food service facility or full service restaurant; AND Must obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.
Requested Skills in Team/Crew management of up to 50 or more individuals Experience managing, supervising, and/or leading a kitchen (restaurant, school cafeteria, military dining, government, or private food establishment, etc.
) Demonstrated experience cooking a variety of foods (i.
e.
, vegetables, desserts, breads (yeast and quick types) main entrees, etc.
) Desired Attributes: Knowledge of progressive cooking to minimize food waste of cook-to-serve foods; Knowledge of food temperature safety zones; Knowledge to instruct work crews in proper procedures for maintaining a high degree of sanitation in the work area; Maintaining order while keeping positive work environment; Ability to follow all security operational procedures.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate Basic computer skills How to Apply: In the Job History section of your online Workday application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and general knowledge requirements and requested skills.
Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.
In the Work Experience section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes.
Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.
e.
, skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.
Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.
Requirements for Employment You must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud.
CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.
The Selection Process – We expect Initial review of minimum qualifications, knowledge, and skills.
Consideration of top candidates - Recruitment will review and refer the top candidates to the hiring manager.
There will be interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
Background check and reference checks - All finalists must pass a thorough a criminal record check and reference check.
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values.
The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Additional information can be found from The U.
S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights (eeoc.
gov) ODOC is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.
S.
C.
1997).
PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings.
For more information regarding PREA please visit: United States Department of Justice.
Veterans’ Preference Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference.
Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility.
Please note – if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.
Questions If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Maria Arellano and reference number: REQ-152890.
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This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies.
We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.
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ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship.
Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change.
It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process.
This process is subject to change without notice.
The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.