Food Service Manager, Food Service Manager 1 (Portland)

State of Oregon

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a strong and experienced leader to serve as the Food Service Manager at Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI). In this role you will be responsible for directing and managing the food services program to ensure high-quality, efficient service while operating within established budgetary constraints. You will provide direct supervision over all assigned food service staff, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting training and development. You will oversee day-to-day food service operations, ensure compliance with applicable food safety, sanitation, and agency requirements, and coordinate staffing and workflow to meet operational needs. You are responsible for authorizing and monitoring all program-related purchases, managing inventory and expenditures, and ensuring resources are used effectively to support consistent and reliable food service delivery while aligning with operational and fiscal goals. This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Requirements

Five (5) years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two (2) years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience managing food service operations in a large-scale or institutional setting.
Experience with budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Must complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ServeSafe Certification

Responsibilities

Directing and managing the food services program to ensure high-quality, efficient service while operating within established budgetary constraints.
Providing direct supervision over all assigned food service staff, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting training and development.
Overseeing day-to-day food service operations.
Ensuring compliance with applicable food safety, sanitation, and agency requirements.
Coordinating staffing and workflow to meet operational needs.
Authorizing and monitoring all program-related purchases.
Managing inventory and expenditures.
Ensuring resources are used effectively to support consistent and reliable food service delivery while aligning with operational and fiscal goals.
Sharing the mission, vision, and core values of the department.
Actively modeling pro-social behaviors in support of a workplace environment respectful of human dignity, social responsibility, personal growth, and transition readiness.
Acknowledging that everyone is capable of positive change, that incarceration provides a powerful opportunity to effect positive change, and that the future public safety of Oregon depends on maintaining environments where such humanity and change is valued and nurtured.
Handling Adults in Custody incidents in the immediate work area.
Preventing escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, equipment, and contraband.
Documenting occurring unusual incidents.
Responding to call back to the prison in the event of an emergency or work stoppage.
Being subject to assignment in any position in the institution.