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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Corrections Food Service Manager 2 in Chester, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4587189 THE POSITION Showcase your experience within the food industry while embarking upon an exciting and rewarding career path with the Commonwealth! The State Correctional Institution at Chester is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to join our team as a Corrections Food Service Manager 2. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity with the Department of Corrections (DOC), apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Food Service Manager 2, you will be planning, organizing, and directing overall operations of the food service department. Essential duties include determining staffing needs and priorities based upon established facility and department goals and objectives, as well as preparing and submitting an annual department budget and managing allocation factors to include controlling overtime costs. You will establish, schedule, and implement department orientation and on-the-job training programs for staff and inmate workers. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are vital, as you will provide oversight and direction to staff including corrections food service supervisors, instructors, and inmate workers. You will also be responsible for developing and modifying menus and managing the food service operation budget.
If you have the required experience and are looking to start a meaningful career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hour work week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $56,098.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Corrections Food Service Manager 1 (commonwealth title); or Two years of experience as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor (commonwealth title); or Five years of paraprofessional experience in food preparation, production, or service of a variety of complete meal menus in an institutional food service operation, food catering service, restaurant, or in a similar large-scale food production operation, which includes two years of supervisory experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes two years of supervisory experience in food preparation, production, or service.
Special Requirement: You must possess an active Food Manager Certification issued by an approved provider.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements ay eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
