Correctional Cook Supervisor Maine State Prison, Warren.

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MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the Maine Model of Corrections we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release including treatment education and job training.

We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics to join us in this mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is maintenance and personal services work of a supervisory nature in directing and overseeing food service operations and kitchen security for a correctional facility. Responsibilities include securing the kitchen and all kitchen equipment overseeing cooking and kitchen operations supervising subordinate employees and inmates keeping administrative records and requisitioning supplies. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Responsibilities include:

• Plans coordinates oversees appraises and directs the work activities of a large central correctional facility kitchen staff in order to ensure meals are prepared in a timely and effective manner and kitchen security is maintained.
• Plans menus which do not require the application of professional dietetic principles in order to provide nutritionally balanced meals to residents at minimum cost.
• Estimates food needs and initiates requisition for food stuff in order to obtain items required to support the menu.
• Trains and instructs new employees and residents in their duties and coordinates cooking activities in order to ensure meals are properly prepared and ready to serve at scheduled times.
• Directs cooking activities such as cooking and carving meats and bakery operations in order to ensure coordinated food preparation and maximize cost and operational efficiency.
• Allocates required amounts of prepared food for distribution to segregation units and infirmary in order to ensure residents are provided proper nutrition.
• Oversees and inspects cleaning of kitchens and equipment in order to ensure established sanitary standards are met.
• Oversees filling of special menus such as diabetic low calorie and low fat in order to meet special dietary needs of residents.
• Oversees monitoring and control of residents in order to maintain discipline and security.
• Secures and controls kitchen knives security keys food and other equipment in order to prevent pilferage and maintain security.
• Writes passes escorts residents and conducts head counts in order to ensure accountability of each resident.
• Performs shakedowns and personal searches of prisoners in order to ensure contraband is not brought into the kitchen and food knives and other equipment do not leave the kitchen.
• Prepares reports on resident conduct work performance and kitchen requirements in order to evaluate and document resident actions and work habits and inform superiors.

KNOWLEDGESSKILLSANDABILITIESREQUIRED: ( These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

-Knowledge of materials methods utensils and equipment used in food preparation.

-Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation requirements.

-Knowledge of food values and nutrition.

-Knowledge of menu planning and food preparation methods and techniques for large institutional meals.

-Knowledge of kitchen supply needs and requisition processes.

-Ability to cook bake and serve meals.

-Ability to clean kitchen area and utensils.

-Ability to stand for long periods of time under conditions of high temperature.

-Ability to plan direct oversee and coordinate the work of subordinate employees.

-Ability to handle confrontations with residents.

-Ability to make decisions under stress.

-Ability to delegate authority.

-Ability to recognize security breaches.

A full description of the job plus all of the knowledge skills and abilities necessary for this work can be found on the Bureau of Human Resources website.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to qualify you must have four (4) years of training education and/or experience in large-scale food preparation including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

State of Maine Benefits:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and well-being with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidaysand3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill utilize12 days of sick leaveper year.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($12213.60-$13650.48annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes a percentage of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit the Federal Student Aid office .
• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental Leave One of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding non-birthing and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additionally unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employeesare eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and areprorated for part-time employment.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity Employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics. If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodation is provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Currently this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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