CDOC Food Service Supervisor CSTS I (Buena Vista Correctional Complex)

Department Information A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado. Job Location 15125 US‑24, Buena Vista, Colorado. This list may be used to fill future vacancies in Buena Vista. Housing Assistance We are pleased to share that the CDOC has collaborated with Fading West Development LLC (FWD) to assist our employees with housing in the Buena Vista Area. They are located in the Farm neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, a fitness center, and work. CDOC cannot guarantee housing and does not operate the housing. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. Benefits Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I‑IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more; Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information; Any earned shift differential. Description of Job This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) is a Food Service (FS) Supervisor in a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prison facility. The position oversees the production of meal services for an inmate population which could range from 600 to 7,500 meals daily. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring the safety and security of the public, facility staff and inmates; Ensuring efficient meal service to include medical and/or religious diets during assigned shift and supervising inmate work crews in daily kitchen operations; Ensuring sanitation and compliance with all applicable regulations, standards and guidelines and ensuring appropriate use of resources and inventory; Preparing inmates for community re‑entry by promoting the CDOC Mission and Vision while adhering to a high level of integrity and commitment. Safety & Security Managing training, keys, tools, chemicals, inmate counts, searches, escorts, movement, kitchen access, and the use of restraints/force. Operations Overseeing the safe, compliant, and efficient production of food service, including meal prep, cooking, portioning, sanitation, managing menus/recipes (including various diets), supervising inmate workers, and controlling inventory/waste/expenses. Supervision Training, supervising and hiring of inmate workers, enforcing work standards, creating schedules, conducting evaluations, monitoring hours/wages, and providing meaningful re‑entry work experience. Sanitation & Compliance Maintaining a sanitary workplace, ensuring proper food handling/hygiene, adhering to production procedures, maintaining equipment/cleanliness, and ensuring inmate adherence to all rules and guidelines. Budget/Inventory Monitoring usage, expenses, and waste to maintain the budget, controlling waste/theft, tracking inventory levels, ordering goods, and checking deliveries. The position also notes that working conditions may require additional hours/shifts and involve working near industrial equipment in a loud environment, requiring training in self‑defense, oleoresin capsicum use, and public safety radio operation. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Four (4) years of professional experience in food preparation, handling, and/or cooking; or two (2) years of food preparation experience combined with either two (2) years of correctional experience or two (2) years in the hospitality industry. Relevant coursework (culinary arts, hospitality, dietetic/nutrition) may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis, and coursework in Criminal Justice can substitute for the correctional experience only. Transcripts are required for all substitutions. Required Competencies For Success In This Position Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability; Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and the ability to motivate co‑workers/inmates to work cooperatively; Knowledge of and ability to maintain sanitation/hygiene standards and use equipment and tools safely and skillfully; Ability to effectively supervise inmates and prepare them for successful community re‑entry; Strong desire to work cohesively as a team; Ability to troubleshoot and ensure timely meal service in a high‑stress, volume‑oriented and security‑driven environment, with firm deadlines and mandatory reporting/logging guidelines; Strong desire to ensure organization in the kitchen and the timely and systematic completion of prep, post‑production and sanitation tasks; Willingness and ability to maintain a safe and secure work environment and respond to emergency situations; Ability to pay special attention to details and determination to use state resources efficiently; Intermediate keyboarding skills, manipulate electronic computerized programs and communicate via computer‑based email; Self‑control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout shift; Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction. Preferred Qualifications Experience within a Colorado State Agency, providing a service or support to a hard‑to‑serve needs population; Experience providing Supervisory/Work Lead duties in a Correctional, Military or Law Enforcement kitchen; Experience providing Supervisory/Work Lead duties outside of a Correctional, Military or Law Enforcement kitchen; Working in a commercial or institutional setting, utilizing raw ingredients, following prescribed large‑scale recipes to create meals from scratch; Working as a baker in a high volume, batch production bakery, following prescribed large‑scale recipes, monitoring production schedules and maintaining inventory and supply orders; Knowledge of converting food measurements to satisfy smaller or larger recipes; Working as a General Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Leader or Team Leader for a national restaurant chain; employment must have included participation in a company‑endorsed, formal training program for the food production side (back of house) of operations; Experience in Corrections, outside of a correctional kitchen, performing security related duties while monitoring and controlling offenders’ movement throughout their daily schedules (such as Correctional Officer); Experience creating medical and/or religious meals; Culinary or Hospitality Degree from an accredited, non‑correspondence college or vocational school; Serve Safe or other Food Protection Manager Certification. Conditions of Employment Must be 21 years of age; Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record; Must possess a high school diploma or GED; Must have no felony convictions and meet all background screening requirements; Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States; CDOC does not sponsor non‑residents; Successfully pass all modules of the six‑week CDOC Basic Training, including Defensive Tactics; Must be physically able to complete Defensive Tactics and other physical requirements; Must be able to see and hear adequately for safety and security duties; Willing and able to travel and work various shifts, including nights and graveyard shifts; TB screening required upon hire. TBD: Background investigation, drug screening, and additional training requirements are part of the hiring process. Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer that encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will assist with reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Tobacco Free Policy All Department of Corrections facilities and buildings are tobacco free. Protected Classes Encouraged to Apply We strongly encourage protected classes to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Department of Corrections