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Description

Food Service Manager 4 (FSM4)

Permanent/ Full Time

Airway Heights Corrections Center
Salary Range: $5,756 - $7,740 Monthly
This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

The Department of Corrections is seeking an energetic and qualified individual for the position of Food Service Manager 4 (FSM4) at Airway Heights Corrections Center. Airway Heights Corrections Center is a 2000+ bed male facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. The prison consists of a facility that houses medium and minimum custody incarcerated individuals (I/I). The goal of the Food Service Manager 4 position is to ensure safety and security, oversee quality control and regulatory compliance, provide leadership and training to staff, and manage procurement and inventory supplies.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

A completed application packet will include:
A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
A detailed resume
* Three professional references

Duties

Provide supervision and training of Incarcerated workers and staff as assigned

- Supervise and train Incarcerated workers and/or supervise assigned staff in the training of incarcerated workers in equipment and tool safety, operation, and maintenance as required by equipment user manuals, L&I safety standards, DOC Policies, facility Operational Memoranda, and established expectations prior to operating any equipment.
- Monitor adherence to HACCP, progressive cooking techniques, portion control, and food quality control measures.
- Measure and record food production scrap and tray scrap.

Planning and Scheduling

- Plan and schedule resources and materials based on a master schedule/menu; schedule materials, machinery, and workers to meet completion dates and adjust to meet customer demand.
- Direct and assign incarcerated workers as necessary.
- Utilize quality control measurements to coordinate efforts during food prep and service.
- Coordinate production/scheduling efforts with other staff.
- Coordinate raw material delivery, finished goods delivery and support services.
- Develop and operate preventative maintenance schedule for equipment.
- Monitor and verify SOPs are followed (e.g.: identify and report deficiencies, conduct in-process inspections, verify correct raw material usage).

Ensure staff and incarcerated workers receive safety training and adhere to safety work practices by participating in a Safety and Accident Prevention Program in accordance with DOC Policies

- Maintain proper record keeping for the DOC Safety program.
- Ensure staff and incarcerated workers have access to current DOC Safety Program related manuals, policies, operational memorandums, procedures and standards.
- Within established timelines, review and investigate accident reports to identify what caused the event and recommend preventative measures.
- Participate in and/or conduct monthly Safety Committee meetings.
- Document safety and sanitation inspections as required.

Qualifications

Two years full time work experience as an AC Cook or in private industry, in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing or Institutional feeding environment.

OR

One year full time work experience at the AC Cook level and one year full time work experience in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing or Institutional feeding environment AND one year full time work experience supervising employees, within the past 15 years, in which the supervisory duties included directing the work of the employees supervised and providing employee performance feedback.

OR

Three years full time work supervising incarcerated workers, within a correctional environment in which the supervisory duties included directing the work of the incarcerated, supervised and providing incarcerated worker performance feedback.

AND
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products or equivalent software programs.
- Effective oral and written communication skills in routine and emergent situations.
- Ability to develop and promote positive and professional interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to set and manage priorities.
- Proficient in HACCP principles

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

- Three (3) or more years' full time work experience in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing, or institutional feeding environment.
- More than two (2) years full time work experience supervising employees within the past 5 years in which the supervisory duties included directing the work of the employees supervised and providing employee performance feedback.
- Three (3) or more years' full time work experience at the AC Cook level in the food service industry.
- An AA degree or Vocational Certificate/degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Experience with teaching and training.
- Experience working within a correctional facility.

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

- This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
- Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT).

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Josalyn.cork@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.