FOOD ADMINISTRATOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

State of California • Bakersfield, CA

99d • $7,546 - $9,448 • Remote

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

• One year of experience in California state service performing the duties of a Dietitian.
• One year of experience in a hospital as a dietitian, nutritionist, or food service manager.
• Equivalent to graduation from college and completion of an approved internship in institutional management or dietetics.
• Proof of being a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in the American Dietetic Association or eligibility for such membership may be substituted for the required internship.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct food service and dietary activities in a correctional facility health care program.
• Work with clinical personnel on nutrition assessments and dietary interventions.
• Develop and apply standards and procedures for food service operations.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Direct the preparation and service of food in compliance with state food control systems.
• Inspect food facilities for compliance with sanitary and safety standards.
• Conduct In-Service Training (IST) programs for food service staff.
• Maintain order and supervise the conduct of inmates.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees