Correctional Cook Supervisor - Downeast Correctional Facility, Machiasport.

State of Maine•Machias, ME

1d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This is maintenance and personal services work of a supervisory nature in directing and overseeing food service operations and kitchen security for a correctional facility. Responsibilities include securing the kitchen and all kitchen equipment, overseeing cooking and kitchen operations, supervising subordinate employees and inmates, keeping administrative records, and requisitioning supplies. Work is performed under limited supervision. Plans, coordinates, oversees, appraises, and directs the work activities of a large central correctional facility kitchen staff in order to ensure meals are prepared in a timely and effective manner and kitchen security is maintained. Plans menus which do not require the application of professional dietetic principles in order to provide nutritionally balanced meals to residents at minimum cost. Estimates food needs and initiates requisitions for food stuff in order to obtain items required to support the menu. Trains and instructs new employees and residents in their duties and coordinates cooking activities in order to ensure meals are properly prepared and ready to serve at scheduled times. Directs cooking activities such as cooking and carving meats and bakery operations in order to ensure coordinated food preparation and maximize cost and operational efficiency. Allocates required amounts of prepared food for distribution to segregation units and infirmary in order to ensure residents are provided proper nutrition. Oversees and inspects cleaning of kitchens and equipment in order to ensure established sanitary standards are met. Oversees filling of special menus such as diabetic, low calorie, and low fat in order to meet special dietary needs of residents. Oversees monitoring and control of residents in order to maintain discipline and security. Secures and controls kitchen knives, security keys, food, and other equipment in order to prevent pilferage and maintain security. Writes passes, escorts residents, and conducts head counts in order to ensure accountability of each resident. Performs shakedowns and personal searches of prisoners in order to ensure contraband is not brought into the kitchen and food, knives, and other equipment do not leave the kitchen. Prepares reports on resident conduct, work performance, and kitchen requirements in order to evaluate and document resident actions and work habits and inform superiors.

Requirements

Knowledge of materials, methods, utensils, and equipment used in food preparation.
Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation requirements.
Knowledge of food values and nutrition.
Knowledge of menu planning and food preparation methods and techniques for large institutional meals.
Knowledge of kitchen supply needs and requisition processes.
Ability to cook, bake, and serve meals.
Ability to clean kitchen area and utensils.
Ability to stand for long periods of time under conditions of high temperature.
Ability to plan, direct, oversee, and coordinate the work of subordinate employees.
Ability to handle confrontations with residents.
Ability to make decisions under stress.
Ability to delegate authority.
Ability to recognize security breaches.
four (4) years of training, education, and/or experience in large-scale food preparation, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Securing the kitchen and all kitchen equipment
Overseeing cooking and kitchen operations
Supervising subordinate employees and inmates
Keeping administrative records
Requisitioning supplies
Plans, coordinates, oversees, appraises, and directs the work activities of a large central correctional facility kitchen staff in order to ensure meals are prepared in a timely and effective manner and kitchen security is maintained.
Plans menus which do not require the application of professional dietetic principles in order to provide nutritionally balanced meals to residents at minimum cost.
Estimates food needs and initiates requisitions for food stuff in order to obtain items required to support the menu.
Trains and instructs new employees and residents in their duties and coordinates cooking activities in order to ensure meals are properly prepared and ready to serve at scheduled times.
Directs cooking activities such as cooking and carving meats and bakery operations in order to ensure coordinated food preparation and maximize cost and operational efficiency.
Allocates required amounts of prepared food for distribution to segregation units and infirmary in order to ensure residents are provided proper nutrition.
Oversees and inspects cleaning of kitchens and equipment in order to ensure established sanitary standards are met.
Oversees filling of special menus such as diabetic, low calorie, and low fat in order to meet special dietary needs of residents.
Oversees monitoring and control of residents in order to maintain discipline and security.
Secures and controls kitchen knives, security keys, food, and other equipment in order to prevent pilferage and maintain security.
Writes passes, escorts residents, and conducts head counts in order to ensure accountability of each resident.
Performs shakedowns and personal searches of prisoners in order to ensure contraband is not brought into the kitchen and food, knives, and other equipment do not leave the kitchen.
Prepares reports on resident conduct, work performance, and kitchen requirements in order to evaluate and document resident actions and work habits and inform superiors.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave
Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28 - $12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.