CDOC Food Service Supervisor CSTS I (Buena Vista)

Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I

This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) is a Food Service (FS) Supervisor in a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prison facility. Position oversees the production of meal services for an inmate population which could range from 600 to 7500 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. The FS Supervisor prepares inmates for community re-entry by promoting the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission and Vision while adhering to a high level of integrity and commitment.

High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.

Four (4) years of professional employment experience in food preparation, handling, or cooking. OR A minimum of two (2) years of professional employment experience participating in food preparation, handling and/or cooking may be combined with correctional experience for a total of at least four (4) years. OR A minimum of two (2) years of professional employment experience participating in food preparation, handling and/or cooking may be combined with two (2) years employment experience in the hospitality industry, for a total of at least four (4) years.

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. Ability to perform 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 their shift; Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.

Morgan Community College