Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I - Campus at Lookout Mountain

State of Colorado•Golden, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I performs operational work in the Division of Youth Services food services department and supervises youth participating in the food services vocational work program. The position assigns and evaluates youth work, addresses informal grievances, initiates corrective or disciplinary actions, participates in selection and removal decisions, and teaches youth trade-related skills. It also provides direct care, supervision, safety, and security for adjudicated and pre-adjudicated youth in secure areas, including kitchen operations. The role leads food preparation, meal service, sanitation, inventory control, and kitchen safety. It ensures meals comply with established menus, standardized recipes, National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements, and DYS standards. The supervisor maintains operational records, manages kitchen equipment and supplies, monitors food safety and sanitation, and reports security or equipment concerns. The position also supports the culinary curriculum by instructing youth, administering and grading written and practical tests, documenting progress, and maintaining competency and certificate records. The role requires attendance at assigned training and successful completion of DYS pre-service training, field training, and mandatory annual training. Work is performed at the assigned facility during scheduled shifts; the facility operates around the clock, and shifts may include breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned; additional appropriate education may substitute for experience year for year.
At least 21 years of age.
Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout employment.
Successful completion of the DYS Pre-Service Training Academy, Field Training Program, and mandatory annual training is required for continued employment.
Ability to work assigned shifts at the work location; the role may require breakfast, lunch, or dinner shifts and reporting during inclement weather.
Ability to handle or be exposed to kitchen cleaning agents and other hazardous materials.
Ability to travel or float to other DYS facilities for coverage and to attend meetings or training.
Must complete a full background check and reference check.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information, explain why it should not disqualify them, and provide their prior employee number.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of documented staff supervisory experience, including performance reviews, staff training and development, and achievement of supervisory goals.
Proficiency with electronic record-keeping systems and basic office software; experience using the PrimeroEdge Food Service Management system is preferred.
Food service experience in an institutional setting, such as a school district or residential care facility, with thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
Active ServSafe Manager Certification or an equivalent professional food safety certification.
Relevant years of State service experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise youth offenders and youth enrolled in the food services vocational program; assign work, evaluate performance, address informal grievances, take corrective or disciplinary action, and contribute to selection or removal decisions.
Provide direct supervision, care, safety, and security for youth in secure areas, including kitchen operations, and maintain observation, staff positioning, and mobility consistent with DYS policy.
Enforce facility protocols and conduct expectations, respond to volatile situations, provide crisis intervention, and participate in de-escalation, debriefing, and resolution of critical incidents.
Track youth movements; escort or transport youth to appointments; conduct routine or unscheduled searches; secure prohibited items; and follow applicable search and PREA requirements.
Use respectful, strength-based communication and verbal de-escalation, follow youth and staff safety protocols, and support individualized behavioral management plans.
Prepare and serve meals according to established menus, standardized recipes, temperature requirements, portion standards, and applicable DYS and school meal program requirements.
Lead youth and support personnel in food preparation, meal distribution, and sanitation; assign preparation, cooking, and cleaning duties.
Record kitchen production metrics and formula adjustments, and submit required summaries to the facility food service supervisor.
Monitor kitchen safety and security, inventory tools and sharp objects, oversee culinary equipment, enforce key-management procedures, report mechanical failures, and address environmental hazards.
Ensure hazardous chemicals are handled, used, and stored safely; instruct youth in fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures.
Ensure kitchen equipment and facilities are cleaned and sanitized; control food temperatures; document food safety and foodborne illness prevention data; and maintain storerooms in compliance with applicable standards.
Assist with monthly physical inventory, requisition food and supplies, inspect deliveries, reject inadequate items, rotate and date stock using FIFO, and submit requisitions and invoices.
Assist with order deliveries, stock rotation, invoice accounting, and analysis of food costs and the effect of substitutions on plate costs.
Attend assigned training, complete required testing and demonstrations, maintain applicable certifications, and support DYS behavior management and intervention strategies.
Facilitate culinary program instruction using manuals, text materials, videos, and discussions; administer and grade written and practical exams; and document youth performance and progress.
Prepare competency checklists, maintain youth testing and certificate files, and support culinary program learning events.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account.
Paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave.
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center.
Employee Wellness program.
Work-life programs, including flexible schedules and training.
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.