Food Services Supervisor 2025-01527

State of Wyoming; Wyoming; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Wyoming Department of Corrections as a Food Services Supervisor at the Wyoming State Penitentiary. Responsible for overseeing food preparation, ensuring safety and sanitation, and training inmate workers. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to improve inmate reintegration while maintaining high standards in food service.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid vacations and sick leave

Qualifications

• At least two years of supervisory experience in food services.
• Experience in a correctional facility preferred.
• Knowledge of budget and procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Trains and supervises Food Service Specialists.
• Schedules food service staff and assures compliance with safety regulations.
• Develops menus and analyzes recipes to meet nutrition guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory methods

Food safety regulations

Nutritional analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

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General Description

Come join the Wyoming Department of Corrections. The Wyoming State Penitentiary is currently seeking a Food Services Supervisor. This position will oversee inmate workers and staff in the preparation and processing of foods, and the maintenance, safety, and sanitation of the food service, and teach inmates job skills to help prepare them for re-entry into the community.

Description And Functions

Open Until Filled

General Description

Come join the Wyoming Department of Corrections. The Wyoming State Penitentiary is currently seeking a Food Services Supervisor. This position will oversee inmate workers and staff in the preparation and processing of foods, and the maintenance, safety, and sanitation of the food service, and teach inmates job skills to help prepare them for re-entry into the community.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

Human Resource Contact: [e-mail] or 307-777-6136

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Trains and supervises a staff of Food Service Specialists to assure large-scale food production on a given shift.
• Schedules food service staff, supervises, and directs the work of subordinate staff.
• Assures compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assists with menu and recipe development; provides nutritious menus, diabetic diets, and other medical and religious diets as required.
• Analyzes recipes/menus to meet the USDA guidelines for nutrition.
• Develops and maintains institutional food service policies and procedures.
• Responsible for overall maintenance, security, sanitation, and cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for safety and sanitation training of workers under their supervision and documentation of this training.
• Responsible for timekeeping and refrigeration logs, and sanitation records, as well as production schedules.
  
  

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience, two (2) years of food service experience, as well as two (2) years in a correctional facility

Knowledge

• Knowledge of supervisory methods.
• Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and policies.
  
  

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Culinary Arts)

Experience

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Specialist

OR

Education & Experience Substitution

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Necessary Special Requirements

Physical Working Conditions

• Applicants must have the physical ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Applicants must be able to remain on their feet for long periods of time.
• Applicants must be able to walk on hard, uneven, and/or slippery surfaces.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, stretching
  
  

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug screen prior to appointment. This position must pass a background/reference check, including the taking of fingerprints, that will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to includes standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/
  
  

Supplemental Information

080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - WSP

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

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01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above
  
  

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A
  
  

03

(ISFS08) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Food Services? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, Food Services or Food preparation any full time experience as a cook)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
  
  

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

Do you have two (2) years of supervisory experience, including two (2) years in a correctional facility?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Please provide details of your relevant experience below concerning question 5.

07

(WDOC Policy Statement) The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, staff are subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing while employed by WDOC. I understand I will be subject to this testing.

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

(WDOC Policy Statement) The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and ground. I understand I must comply with this policy.

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

(PREA Question) Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community, confinement facility, juvenile or any other protective custody institution?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

(PREA Question) Have you ever been convicted of engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent, or refused?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

(PREA Question) Have you ever been civilly, or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activities of sexual abuse, engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activities facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

AB(Conflict of Interest1) Are you currently under a term of supervision by WDOC or any other similar agency, to include a period of unsupervised probation, or subject to a suspended or deferred sentence? If yes, please explain.

13

AC(Conflict of Interest2) Do you have any acquaintances or relatives of acquaintances who are currently under WDOC supervision?

• Yes
• No
  
  

14

AD(Conflict of Interest3) Do you have any acquaintances or relatives of acquaintances who were under WDOC supervision within the last two years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

15

AE(Conflict of Interest4) Do you have any relatives who are currently under WDOC supervision?

• Yes
• No
  
  

16

AF(Conflict of Interest5) Do you have any relatives who were under WDOC supervision within the last two years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

17

AG(Conflict of Interest6 WDOC) If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, please provide the name(s) of offenders/inmates whom you or your relatives/acquaintances know, where those inmates/offenders are located, and the nature of the relationship.

18

AH(Conflict of Interest7) Please list the names of any inmates, offenders, or inmate/offender relatives outside of WDOC (i.e. in a county jail or in another state) with whom you have contact. Also include the nature of the relationship, and the location of those inmates/offenders (if known):

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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other
  
  

20

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

21

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

22

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran
  
  

23

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above
  
  

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• Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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