Director of Food Services (Corrections)
About The Position
The Merrimack County Department of Corrections serves the community and its criminal justice system by providing security, supervision, and assistance to persons remanded to our custody. Our policy is to meet or exceed the standards set by the American Correctional Association, the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare, the New Hampshire Association of Counties, and the Merrimack County Board of Commissioners. The Food Services Director oversees the daily food service operation and provide a high quality food service to the Department of Corrections. The Director of Food Services is responsible for the planning, organizing, developing and directing the operation of the Corrections Food Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and county standards, policies and procedures, and regulations governing the Department of Corrections facility.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree from a recognized college or university with emphasis in culinary arts.
- Five years of quantity food service administration.
- Three years in a supervisory capacity in correctional foodservice or a large quantity cookery.
- ServSafe Certification Required.
- A drug screen & criminal background check will be required of all conditional hires.
Nice To Haves
- Food Manager’s Certification preferred.
- Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliate (ACFSA) Professional Certification(s) desired.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the daily food service operation.
- Provides a high quality food service to the Department of Corrections.
- Responsible for the planning, organizing, developing and directing the operation of the Corrections Food Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and county standards, policies and procedures, and regulations governing the Department of Corrections facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
