Food Operations Assistant Director: State Farm Correctional Center #00277

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Corrections invites applications for a Food Service Manager II at the State Farm Correctional Center. This role oversees staff and inmates in meal preparation and service, ensuring operations adhere to all policies and security requirements.

Responsibilities include budgeting, procurement, inventory, timekeeping, and scheduling, while maintaining health and safety standards within a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large-volume food operations and sanitation.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office including Outlook.
• Skilled in operating food service equipment.
• Experience supervising staff and/or inmates in food service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food service staff and inmates in meal prep and serving.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security policies.
• Manage budgeting, procurement, food storage, timekeeping, and scheduling.

Skills

Large-volume food operations

Sanitation

Food safety standards

Operate food service equipment

Supervise staff/inmates

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

Job description

Title

Food Operations Assistant Director: State Farm Correctional Center #00277

State Role Title

Food Service Manager II

Hiring Range

$51,615.00 - $76,332.00

Pay Band

4

Agency

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location

State Farm Correctional Center

Agency Website

www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Position supervises the activities of Food Service staff and inmates in the preparation and serving of meals to the population ensuring compliance with all policies. Manages operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and security regulations. Responsible for budgeting, procurement, food storage, timekeeping, and schedule management.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of large volume food operations, sanitation, and food safety standards. Working knowledge of the computer and Microsoft Office programs to include Outlook. Skilled in the operation of food service equipment. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and/or inmates in a food service environment.

Additional Considerations

Serv-Safe Certification. Working knowledge of Department of Corrections (DOC) policies and procedures for Food Services. Food Service experience working in a correctional, educational, hospital or similar institutional environment.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Background Investigation Requirements

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements

Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements

Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

EEO Statement

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Veterans/Alumni Encouragement

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Notice

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised

Advertised: 31 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time