Facility Food Service Supervisor

at State of Vermont in Newport, Vermont, United States

Job Description

This position oversees large-scale food preparation and service operations within correctional facilities for the Department of Corrections. The role involves supervising staff and inmates, planning and managing meals, purchasing food and supplies, maintaining inventory and budgets, ensuring proper equipment use, and upholding security standards. The position works under the guidance of a Corrections Assistant Superintendent and collaborates with internal and external partners. It is distinguished by the scale of operations, budget size, and complexity of specialized dietary needs. All duties align with the Agency of Human Services' core practices of customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships, and results orientation.

Work is performed in a correctional facility kitchen during an assigned shift. Incumbents must be able to operate cutters and slicers, handle knives, lift weights of up to 60 lbs., and work under conditions of high heat and humidity. Duties include supervision of inmates in work situations.