Correctional Cook Supervisor Employment Register -DOC EMPLOYEES, MVCF

Correctional Cook Supervisor Employment Register -DOC EMPLOYEES, MVCF

Job Class Code: 5007
Grade: 18
Salary: $ 23.95/hr to $31.27

$1.00/hour Direct Care Stipend
Open: July 17, 2025

Close: July 31, 2025

MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training.

We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission.

The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications from current Department of Corrections employees to establish a register to fill a vacancy located at the Mountain View Correctional Facility

JOB DESCRIPTION 

This is maintenance and personal services work of a supervisory nature in directing and overseeing food service operations and kitchen security for a correctional facility.  Responsibilities include securing the kitchen and all kitchen equipment, overseeing cooking and kitchen operations, supervising subordinate employees and inmates, keeping administrative records, and requisitioning supplies.  Work is performed under limited supervision.

• Plans, coordinates, oversees, appraises, and directs the work activities of a large central correctional facility kitchen staff in order to ensure meals are prepared in a timely and effective manner and kitchen security is maintained.


• Plans menus which do not require the application of professional dietetic principles in order to provide nutritionally balanced meals to residents at minimum cost.


• Estimates food needs and initiates requisitions for food stuff in order to obtain items required to support the menu.


• Trains and instructs new employees and residents in their duties and coordinates cooking activities in order to ensure meals are properly prepared and ready to serve at scheduled times.


•  Directs cooking activities such as cooking and carving meats and bakery operations in order to ensure coordinated food preparation and maximize cost and        operational efficiency.


• Allocates required amounts of prepared food for distribution to segregation units and infirmary in order to ensure residents are provided proper nutrition.


• Oversees and inspects cleaning of kitchens and equipment in order to ensure established sanitary standards are met.


•   Oversees filling of special menus such as diabetic, low calorie, and low fat in order to meet special dietary needs of residents.


•   Oversees monitoring and control of residents in order to maintain discipline and security.


• Secures and controls kitchen knives, security keys, food, and other equipment in order to prevent pilferage and maintain security.


• Writes passes, escorts residents, and conducts head counts in order to ensure accountability of each resident.


•   Performs shake-downs and personal searches of prisoners in order to ensure contraband is not brought into the kitchen and food, knives, and other equipment do not leave the kitchen.


•  Prepares reports on resident conduct, work performance, and kitchen requirements in order to evaluate and document resident actions and work habits and inform superiors.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:  (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

¼    Knowledge of materials, methods, utensils, and equipment used in food preparation.

¼    Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation requirements.

¼    Knowledge of food values and nutrition.

¼    Knowledge of menu planning and food preparation methods and techniques for large institutional meals.

¼    Knowledge of kitchen supply needs and requisition processes.

¼    Ability to cook, bake, and serve meals.

¼    Ability to clean kitchen area and utensils.

¼    Ability to stand for long periods of time under conditions of high temperature.

¼    Ability to plan, direct, oversee, and coordinate the work of subordinate employees.

¼    Ability to handle confrontations with residents.

¼    Ability to make decisions under stress.

¼    Ability to delegate authority.

¼    Ability to recognize security breaches.

A full description of the job plus all of the knowledge, skills and abilitites necessary for this work can be found on the Bureau of Human Resources website. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In order to qualify, you must have four (4) years of training, education, and/or experience in large-scale food preparation, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

 Licensing Requirement: 

REVIEW PROCESS:

The information you provide with your application (resume, cover letter, work history, supplemental questions etc) will be compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its requirements to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you have met the minimum qualifications you will be placed on a register for this job classification with the Bureau of Human Resources.

Certification to Vacancies

Eligibility lists for each classification are comprised of applicants who have successfully completed all phases of the examination process.

When a request to fill a vacancy is received, the names of the eligible candidates will be sent to the requesting agency. The normal order of referral is:

1. Employees on lay-off status from Maine State Government


2. Current employees of the hiring agency


3. Current Maine State Employees in other hiring agencies


4. Candidates on reemployment status (former Maine State Employees)


5. Candidates not currently employed by the State of Maine

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - 12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 


• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). 


• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 19% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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