Facility Food Service Supervisor

The Vermont Department Of Corrections, located in South Burlington, is a state government agency dedicated to ensuring the safety, security, and rehabilitation of individuals under its supervision. As a public service organization, the department operates correctional facilities and provides various programs designed to support offenders' successful reintegration into society. The Vermont Department Of Corrections is committed to maintaining high standards of operation, promoting staff development, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical guidelines. With a focus on community safety and offender rehabilitation, it plays a critical role in the state's criminal justice system.

The Vermont Department Of Corrections is currently seeking a Facility Food Service Supervisor to join its team. This vital role involves supervising the food service operations within a correctional facility kitchen, ensuring that all meals prepared meet dietary, safety, and quality standards. The Facility Food Service Supervisor is responsible for assigning tasks, overseeing food preparation, and managing menus on a daily basis, particularly focusing on special diets as prescribed by medical staff for offenders. The role includes ordering and overseeing the storage and distribution of food, personal care, and household supplies for the facility.

Additionally, this position requires maintaining and managing the food service budget, monitoring expenditures, and making recommendations for budget adjustments. The supervisor also maintains records and prepares reports as required by administrative superiors. Another significant responsibility is managing kitchen and dining equipment, including inventory control, recommending replacements, and coordinating repairs with vendors. The supervisor develops and conducts training programs for both staff and inmate workers, as well as statewide training initiatives for other food service personnel. Supervisory duties include establishing workload and performance standards, hiring and evaluating Correctional Officers or cooks working in food services, and maintaining a Food Service Procedure Manual.

The role also entails performing security-related responsibilities such as conducting shakedowns and grievance investigations related to food services within the correctional environment. Candidates must be prepared to work in a high-heat kitchen environment, handle knives and other kitchen tools safely, and lift weights up to 60 pounds. Experience working with inmate workers and managing staff in a correctional setting is essential.

This position is open to all state employees and external applicants and emphasizes equal opportunity employment recognizing diversity and inclusion. The Vermont Department Of Corrections provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, generous leave plans, retirement savings options, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and wellness programs, reflecting the department’s commitment to employee well-being and professional growth. This supervisory role offers meaningful career advancement opportunities within the corrections system and the chance to contribute positively to public safety and offender rehabilitation.