Correctional Dietary Officer I/II, Grade 17/18

Montgomery County • 1307 Seven Locks Road Rockville MD 20854, MD

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is a civilian agency managed by professionals in the correctional field. Its mission is to protect the public and citizens of Montgomery County by providing a wide range of constructive, professional correctional services for pretrial and convicted detainees. The Food Service Department operates three full-service kitchens within the detention facilities and the Pre-Release and Reentry Services Center. The department's mission is to serve nutritionally balanced, well-prepared, and attractively served meals for incarcerated individuals, residents, and staff. The role also involves providing training in food service operations to incarcerated individuals and residents, helping them develop skills for future employment. This recruitment will establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies, which may be located at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Boyds, the Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) in Rockville, or the Pre-Release and Reentry Services (PRRS) in Rockville.

Correctional Dietary Officer I and II positions are responsible for the direct supervision, guidance, and training of incarcerated individuals/resident workers in food preparation and service within a secure correctional setting. Applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug/alcohol screen prior to appointment. Applicants are encouraged to review the substance abuse disqualification details. Promotional appointments require answering PREA questions and undergoing a criminal history check to comply with federal law.

Requirements

• If filled at the Correctional Dietary Officer I: A high school diploma, a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or a certified transcript or test scores.
• If filled at the Correctional Dietary Officer I: Two (2) years of satisfactory experience in the food service industry (commercial restaurant, correctional facility, hospital, long-term care facility, armed forces, or equivalent food service operation), including applying proper procedures for equipment sanitation, food handling, food preparation and service, and meal production/service time requirements.
• If filled at the Correctional Dietary Officer II: A high school diploma, a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or a certified transcript or test scores.
• If filled at the Correctional Dietary Officer II: Three (3) years of satisfactory experience in large-scale institutional food service (correctional facility, hospital, long-term care facility, armed forces, or equivalent large-scale food service operation), including applying proper procedures for facility/equipment sanitation, food handling, food preparation and service, and adhering to recipes and meal production/service time requirements.
• If filled at the Correctional Dietary Officer II: One (1) year of experience as a Correctional Dietary Officer I, or equivalent, within the State of Maryland correctional system.
• Individuals appointed must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of appointment and be either a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.
• Must successfully complete the Entrance Level Correctional Training Program specified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and possess a certificate of completion within twelve (12) months of hire (for Officer I).
• Must successfully complete all in-service training required of a Correctional Officer (for Officer II).
• Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug/alcohol screen.

Nice To Haves

• Use institutional food service equipment for the preparation of meals.
• Apply a working knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and incarcerated individuals/residents.
• Respond quickly, calmly, and effectively in emergency situations, and be able to de-escalate situations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals from standardized recipes using safe food handling practices.
• Calculating mathematical computations related to recipe conversions to produce acceptable quality products.
• Maintaining the Food Service Facility in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition daily.
• Maintaining order and security.
• Conducting inventories.
• Reporting maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Carrying out recycling initiatives.
• Receiving and storing deliveries.
• Verifying order quantities and product in conformance with specifications.

Benefits

• The salary range represents the position’s earning potential.
• The anticipated hiring range for this position will be Grade 17: $61,604 - $70,691; Grade 18: $64,104 - $92,152, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED