Correctional Cook Supervisor - Maine State Prison, Warren.

Department of Corrections•Warren, ME

3d•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.

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

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

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave
Health Insurance Coverage (State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System - MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave (for all employees welcoming a child)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)