Food Service Manager III

Overview

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Basic Purpose : Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving planning, coordination, and direction of the operation of a food service department in a state correctional facility. This includes planning and coordinating the preparation, cooking, and serving of food; coordinating and reviewing projected menu plans with nutrition therapists, including nutritional assessments and care plans; and requisitioning food, supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving; oversee inventory, cleaning, and maintenance of sanitary standards in the kitchen, serving, and dining areas.
• Prepare work schedules for employees and inmates.
• Review menus, plan menus and projected menu plans; interpret recipes, modified diet plans, and ensure proper portion control in accordance with approved policy.
• Conduct staff meetings, participate in staffing conferences, and make recommendations concerning operations.
• Maintain necessary records and prepare required reports.
• Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of requisition and inventory records; food service organization and operation; food preparation and modified diets; safety hazards and precautions; proper sanitation methods; food storage methods; menu planning and recipe interpretation; standard cooking weights and measures; principles of training; managerial principles and practices; large-scale food service management; and state purchasing procedures and budget preparation. Ability to interpret and prepare special dietary menus and menu instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships; follow oral and written instructions; and organize and supervise the work of others.

Education and Experience

Education and experience requirements consist of an associate degree in culinary arts, food management, or a similar field, and three years of experience in a supervisory capacity or supervising inmates in a commercial or institutional food service environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education. Note : No substitution will be allowed for the required three years of supervisory experience.

Additional Information

Additional job description : Red Rock Correctional Center.

Employment Details

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Government Administration

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