Food Service Foreman (PCN 20-4228)

State Of Alaska•Nome, AK

3d•$33 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Food Service Foreman position at the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC) located in Nome, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC's video here: Facilities 30 Second Cut What You Will Be Doing: Supervision of approximately 16 inmates in all aspects of preparation and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals for approximately 115 inmates in a secure institutional setting. Train inmates in the art of food preparation, cooking, sanitation, personal hygiene, safety, and the correct use of institutional kitchen equipment in accordance with the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation Food Code; this includes preparation of special diets, such as: vegetarian, low cholesterol/low fat, diabetic, food allergy, finger food, and other medically-prescribed diets. Ensure that security procedures are followed as they pertain to use and storage of knives and other sharps, foods, and contraband. Monitors and records total meals served, cost analysis reports; ensures food service operation is cost effective and within budget. Directs and/or receives, checks, stores, distributes and tracks facility food service inventory; ensures on-going training of kitchen staff.

Requirements

SPECIAL NOTICE The position will require obtaining a Serve Safe Certification.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.
It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment.
The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted.
The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

Food Service: Knowledge of preparing and serving food for consumption
Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Teaches Others: Helps others learn; identifies training needs; provides constructive reinforcement; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.

Responsibilities

Supervision of approximately 16 inmates in all aspects of preparation and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals for approximately 115 inmates in a secure institutional setting.
Train inmates in the art of food preparation, cooking, sanitation, personal hygiene, safety, and the correct use of institutional kitchen equipment in accordance with the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation Food Code; this includes preparation of special diets, such as: vegetarian, low cholesterol/low fat, diabetic, food allergy, finger food, and other medically-prescribed diets.
Ensure that security procedures are followed as they pertain to use and storage of knives and other sharps, foods, and contraband.
Monitors and records total meals served, cost analysis reports; ensures food service operation is cost effective and within budget.
Directs and/or receives, checks, stores, distributes and tracks facility food service inventory; ensures on-going training of kitchen staff.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year