FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

State of California • Bakersfield, CA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Correctional Health Services Administrator I/II, the Food Administrator I, CF plans, organizes, and directs all food service and dietary activities in a correctional facility health care program or may work under the direction of a Food Administrator II, CF in a large facility serving 3 meals per day to 500 or more residents. The Food Administrator I, CF works with clinical personnel on nutrition assessments, needs, dietary interventions and strategies, and plans dietary menus per clinical instruction. The Food Administrator I, CF develops, interprets, and applies standards and procedures governing the operation of the food service department; plans menus, estimates food requirements, and directs the preparation and service of food in accordance with the State food control system; inspects food facilities for compliance with sanitary, safety, and housekeeping standards; and plans and conducts In-Service Training (IST) programs for food service staff. Maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Requirements

• You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If you are meeting MQ's with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
• Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency.
• Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.
• Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
• To obtain list eligibility for the Food Administrator I, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Food Administrator examination.

Nice To Haves

• Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
• Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, proof of being a Registered Dietician with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs all food service and dietary activities in a correctional facility health care program
• Works with clinical personnel on nutrition assessments, needs, dietary interventions and strategies, and plans dietary menus per clinical instruction.
• Develops, interprets, and applies standards and procedures governing the operation of the food service department
• Plans menus, estimates food requirements, and directs the preparation and service of food in accordance with the State food control system
• Inspects food facilities for compliance with sanitary, safety, and housekeeping standards
• Plans and conducts In-Service Training (IST) programs for food service staff.
• Maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Benefits

• Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
• Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
• Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.
• This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees