Food Service Director I - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska State Penitentiary is hiring a Food Service Director I to direct food-service operations in a correctional setting. The position serves in a responsible capacity as a dietitian and models the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services’ values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence in support of its mission to keep people safe. The role includes a $3-per-hour facility differential for hours worked.

The director plans menus and therapeutic and special diets, oversees food preparation and service by employees and inmates, and ensures the quality and nutritional value of meals. The position manages purchasing, inventory, food controls, cost reports, and the food-service budget. It also oversees kitchen and dining-area sanitation and safety, equipment repairs, staff training and supervision, personnel records, and training opportunities for students from state educational institutions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Dietetic Association-approved dietetic technician program; or a bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition; or graduate of an approved dietetic assistant program qualifying for Dietary Manager’s Association certification; or successful completion of a qualifying food-service management course at an accredited university, community college, or technical college.
• Alternatively, an associate degree in Foods/Nutrition plus four years of experience in a large institutional food-service operation, including three years in management; or a high school education or equivalent plus six years of experience in a large institutional food-service operation, including three years in management.
• Transcripts are required before appointment.
• Applicants accepting an offer must pass a medical exam and a drug test, which is administered at a randomly announced time.
• Must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in foods and nutrition.
• Experience working in a large-scale food-service program.
• Experience maintaining budgets and inventory control.
• Experience working in a food-service supervisory capacity.
• Experience with medical and religious diets.
• American Diabetes Association Certificate.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; this qualification will be assessed.

Responsibilities

• Direct food preparation and service by employees and inmates, and inspect food received and served.
• Develop and integrate food-service concepts with nutritional needs; plan meals, menus, therapeutic diets, and special diets for quality, quantity, and nutritional value.
• Develop and maintain controls for food purchasing; order meats, staples, fresh food, and other supplies from outside vendors.
• Supervise periodic inventories and prepare food-control and cost reports.
• Conduct weekly inspections of dining rooms and kitchens and ensure sanitation and safety conditions.
• Arrange for repair of food-service equipment.
• Prepare the food-service budget.
• Train, orient, supervise, and evaluate subordinates, new personnel, and inmate workers.
• Participate in training programs for students of state educational institutions.
• Maintain records of scheduled vacation, sick leave, and other personnel actions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package; eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Additional $3 per hour facility differential for hours worked.
• Fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level