Program Specialist I (Culinary)

Job Description

The Utah Department of Corrections is looking for experienced professional supervisors in the culinary arts and food service industry.

If you are a highly motivated career minded supervisor and enjoy collaborating to improve the lives of others, please consider joining our team as a Culinary Food Service Supervisor (Program Specialist I) in the Division of Prison Operations at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison.

An important role of the Culinary Food Service Supervisor is helping offenders achieve goals to improve their lives by teaching them the culinary and workplace skills necessary to help them lead productive and successful lives.

This job is NOT public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification.

Principal Duties

With assistance from correctional officers who handle all security duties, the Culinary Food Service Supervisor teaches, trains, mentors, and supervises medium security / general population criminal offenders at a large prison professional kitchen and food service operation.

The Culinary Food Service Supervisor can perform, teach, train and monitor all kitchen operations and production activities.

This includes the responsibility to ensure operations follow food safety regulations, laws, requirements and practices. Adherence to all established correctional food service standards is required.

Strict adherence to safety and security guidelines, policies and practices while working in and around a correctional institution environment is required.

Driving a box truck to deliver food trays to various prison sites.

Other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position has the following :

At least two years of previous experience managing / supervising subordinate personnel.

Culinary or food service related education, certification or training.

Working knowledge of computer / office equipment and software including menu software word processing and spreadsheets.

Experience adhering to OSHA workplace safety standards, food safety standards and health regulations, standards, and laws.

Knowledge about menu development, dietary requirements, food safety and health agency requirements.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Leadership experience and ability.

Why You Should Join Our Team

The Utah Department of Corrections supports the pursuit of professional growth and development through a culture that encourages great employees, great attitudes and great teamwork.

Besides working with a dedicated team of professionals who are dedicated to the public's safety, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.

Medical Insurance options :

High deductible option with low bi-weekly premium and the State contributes money into a health saving account for you to use.

Traditional plan option with low bi-weekly premium.

Low bi-weekly premiums for dental and vision insurance

Retirement :

You can choose to receive a pension with a 401(k) or a 401(k) only option where the State matches 10% of your salary.

The State also matches up to $26 per paycheck into your 401(k) if you contribute into your 401(k).

Paid time off :

Earn 4 hours of annual leave (paid time off) and 4 hours of sick leave every pay period.

12 paid holidays.

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The Agency

The Utah Department of Corrections is a dedicated team of professionals who ensure public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community.

Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

For more information about the Utah Department of Corrections, click here.

Example of Duties

Can operate and teach, train, mentor and supervise well behaved criminal offender workers to operate all major professional culinary kitchen equipment / areas to include : scullery, bakery, advanced prep / cooking, tray line, cafeteria service, and cold / dry storage.

Accounts for delivery of food, supplies, and equipment.

Conducts regular and spot check inventories of food, supplies, or equipment.

Maintains accurate records and logs.

Identifies problems or potential problem areas and collaborates with stakeholders to implement solutions.

Ensure proper maintenance of all food service equipment and areas.

Organizes food service areas / operations for maximum use and efficiency.

May need to drive a non-CDL box truck or another vehicle.

Qualifications

Culinary or food service related education, certification or training is preferred.

Experience adhering to OSHA workplace safety standards, food safety standards and health regulations / standards / laws is preferred.

Knowledge about menu development, dietary requirements, food safety and health agency requirements are preferred.

Supplemental Information

This job is NOT public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification.

All correctional kitchens operate 365 days per year and the work schedule may include weekends and holidays. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week; overtime is possible.

Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and / or equipment, e.g., working around and operating large production kitchen equipment and working with hazardous chemicals, etc.

Although correctional officers will be present to provide safety and security, there are some risks found in potentially dangerous correctional environments.

You will receive training and tools to help mitigate these risks.

The work requires moderate physical exertion such as standing for long periods of time, regularly operating large production kitchen equipment, frequent walking, lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds, and climbing, crouching, or crawling is also possible.

DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.