Correctional Dietary Supervisor

State of Maryland•Somerset, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. This position supervises Correctional Dietary Officers who are responsible for supervising incarcerated individuals in the preparation and serving of meals in a correctional facility.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Three years of experience involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmate workers in a food operation of a correctional institution.
Employees who have not already done so must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for a Correctional Officer during their probationary period (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209).
Selection standards for correctional officer training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following: U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status Must be at least 21 years of age A completed background investigation Oral interview Physical examination.
Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Nice To Haves

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Some positions in this classification may require employees to obtain the appropriate State of Maryland driver's license to operate motor vehicles for the transportation of inmates or supplies.

Responsibilities

Monitors and maintains inventory of food and supplies and submits requisitions for adequate amounts needed.
Ensures that officers monitor incarcerated individual preparation and serving of food & usage of supplies to minimize waste.
Reviewing and determining appropriateness and accuracy of supplies and food deliveries from Central Kitchen and Central Warehouse.
Directly supervises Correctional Dietary Officers including providing proper training.
Counseling, instructing, directing or disciplining of subordinate staff as necessary in response to behavior factors.
Prepare and maintain subordinate leave record and work schedules.
Instruct an enforce Standards of Conduct.
Instructs or informs subordinates regarding program expectations and operational goals.
Ensure that all food service audit reports are accurately completed in a timely manner.
Preparing required periodic reports to program managers regarding food service operations in units supervised.
Reviewing sanitation, meal count, and food temperature reports from subordinates determining appropriate action in response.
Monitors and enforces use and repair of all food service equipment.
Assesses situations and takes appropriate action to intervene in disturbances, missing utensils/tools, or other situations that may involve security.
Enforce relevant policies, procedures, directives, post orders, regulations, and recommend standards of practice to ensure compliance of all regulatory agencies and/or institutional policies.
Coordinating food service operations with institutional management.
Preparing recommendations for institutional food service policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Inspecting food service facilities, equipment, and operations to evaluate compliance with standards of sanitation, quality and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with all departmental policies, include sexual harassment and its specific. Requirement for management's prompt and effective attention, reporting and response to such complaints.
Assess situation and takes appropriate action to intervene disturbances, missing utensils/tools, or other situations that may involve security.