
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.35
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Pay
benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Professional Development
Job Description
Correctional Services - Agency 46 is a vital agency within the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), operating with a mission to keep people safe while upholding core values such as integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence. Headquartered in Nebraska, the agency manages facilities including the Nebraska State Penitentiary located in Lincoln, NE, one of the state’s primary correctional institutions. The agency is dedicated to providing a secure environment and rehabilitative services to individuals under its care, implementing standards that ensure safety for the public, staff, and inmates. The Nebraska State Penitentiary, where this position is based, is known for... Show More
Job Requirements
- graduate of a dietetic technician program approved by the American Dietetic Association or bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition or graduate of a dietetic assistant program approved by the American Dietetic Association qualifying for certification by the Dietary Manager's Association or successful completion of a food service management course at an accredited university, community college, or technical college whose curriculum meets at least the minimum requirements of any of the programs described above, whether or not formally approved by the entities named above or associate degree in foods/nutrition plus four years experience in a large institutional food service operation, three of which must be in a management position or high school education or equivalent plus six years of experience in a large institutional food service operation, three of which must be in a management position
- transcripts required prior to appointment
- must pass medical exam and drug test
- must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy
Job Qualifications
- graduate of a dietetic technician program approved by the American Dietetic Association or bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition or graduate of a dietetic assistant program approved by the American Dietetic Association qualifying for certification by the Dietary Manager's Association or successful completion of a food service management course at an accredited university, community college, or technical college whose curriculum meets at least the minimum requirements of any of the programs described above, whether or not formally approved by the entities named above or associate degree in foods/nutrition plus four years experience in a large institutional food service operation, three of which must be in a management position or high school education or equivalent plus six years of experience in a large institutional food service operation, three of which must be in a management position
- bachelor's degree with emphasis in foods and nutrition preferred
- experience working in a large-scale food service program
- experience maintaining budgets and inventory control
- experience working in a food service supervisory capacity
- experience with medical and religious diets
- American Diabetes Association certificate
- bilingual in English and Spanish desired and assessed
Job Duties
- serves in a responsible capacity as a dietitian in a food service activity
- directs the preparation and serving of food by all employees and inmates
- inspects the food received and served
- develops and integrates food service concepts and nutritional needs
- plans meals and therapeutic diets as to quality, quantity and nutritional value
- plans all menus including special diets
- develops and maintains controls for overall food buying procedures
- orders meats, staples, fresh food items and other supplies from outside vendors
- supervises periodic inventories
- makes food control and cost reports
- makes weekly inspections of dining rooms and kitchens
- responsible for sanitation and safety conditions
- sees to repair of all food service equipment
- prepares food service budget
- trains, orients, supervises and evaluates all subordinates and new personnel including inmate workers
- participates in training programs for students of state educational institutions
- keeps records of scheduled vacation and sick leave and all other personnel actions
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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