Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $60,345.60
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid holidays
Personal Leave
Retirement benefits
Optional insurance benefits
Job Description
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is a vital branch of the Alaska state government dedicated to maintaining public safety through secure confinement, offender rehabilitation, and community reintegration. The Department operates various correctional facilities across Alaska, including the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC), which is one of the largest and most critical institutions located in Anchorage. The Department emphasizes professionalism, respects victims' rights, and ensures humane treatment of offenders, creating a secure environment that fosters reform and personal growth among the inmate population. The ACC is a secured correctional facility housing approximately 1,000 inmates, and it requires high standards of... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of a certificate program in relevant food service or culinary field
- minimum one year of lead-level experience in food preparation within a custodial or residential institution
- understanding of and willingness to work within a correctional facility environment
- ability to adhere to institutional statutes, rules, policies, and procedures
- successful completion of criminal background check and fingerprinting
- legal authorization to work in the United States
- submission of a resume, three professional references, and last three performance evaluations if selected for interview
Job Qualifications
- Certificate from an accredited college, technical or vocational school in professional cooking, food service/dietary management, food technology, culinary arts, food science/nutrition, dietetics, chef's training, or a related area
- one year of lead level experience in food preparation in a custodial/residential institution
- experience as a Food Service Lead with the State of Alaska or equivalent experience
- knowledge of nutrition and menu planning
- staff scheduling skills
- understanding of food safety and handling
- purchasing and inventory management experience in a custodial/residential institution
- ability to work effectively in a secured correctional environment
- strong accountability and analytical thinking skills
- flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and challenges
Job Duties
- Oversee all food service operations at the Anchorage Correctional Complex
- manage budgeting, menu planning, and food production
- enforce sanitation, safety, and security standards
- oversee staff training and scheduling
- manage inventory, ordering, and supplies to meet daily meal needs
- supervise food service operations in East and West Kitchens
- provide technical guidance and support to staff cooks
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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