Food Operations Supervisor (Cafe): VADOC Headquarters #01389

Title: Food Operations Supervisor (Cafe): VADOC Headquarters #01389

State Role Title: Food Service Technician III - 79213

Hiring Range: $42,733 - $58,174

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Supports the Department of Corrections, Food Services, and Offender Re-entry mission and goals by providing outstanding customer service and nutritious meals to customers. Additionally, enabling expansion of offender training, knowledge and experience to assist in reintegration into the community.

Position supervises inmates in food preparation and serving to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and security regulations. Assists with receiving food products, equipment and other supplies as needed while maintaining an accurate inventory system. Responsible for training inmates, while maintaining a high standard within a comprehensive Food Service environment.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend policies and procedures. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Skilled in the operation of food service equipment. Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost controls. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels to include management, staff, and inmates.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience working in a food service environment. Trainer experience in restaurant operations. Serv-Safe Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. 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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

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.

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

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. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-971-2142

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.

Note: 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.