Food Service Lead (LTNP, PCN 20-N19001) - State of Alaska

What you will be doing:
The job duties for a Long-Term, Non-Permanent Food Service Lead at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center involve, but are not limited to:

• Provide prisoners with nutritious, well-balanced meals served under proper sanitary conditions
• Supervise approximately 30 inmate food service workers at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center in the main kitchen in preparation of approximately 1,200 meals per day
• Train inmates in food preparation, cooking, baking, proper sanitation procedures, and receiving, storing, and thawing foods
• Plan and supervise inmates in the preparation of special diets
• Monitor inmates serving meals to ensure quality, quantity, and portion control standards are met
• Receive and inspect food deliveries and ensure items are properly stored
• Comply with safety and security procedures such as inmate counts, inspections, and searches of the kitchen, dining room, and storeage rooms

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Corrections enhances the safety of our communities. We provide secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration.

The benefits of joining our team:
At Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, you will be joining an elite group of dedicated individuals who work as a team for the benefit of the facility and the department. This position offers a valuable career opportunity within the Department of Corrections with ample opportunity to learn, grow, and advance.

The working environment you can expect:
Hiland Mountain Correctional Center is the State of Alaska's dedicated facility for housing female prisoners. Located in Eagle River, Alaska, it is a peaceful, private, heavily-wooded setting, with breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains. The institution includes 11 buildings, containing approximately 120,000 square feet of space. It sits on approximately 62.7 acres of land adjacent to Eagle River, Alaska. It has the capacity for approximately 400 prisoners.

Who we are looking for:  
The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to communicate with staff, inmates, and the public 
• Be able to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Coach, mentor, assit, and counsel inmates as necessary
• Ability to impartially make decisions based on the actions and behaviors of prisoners (Firm but Fair) and resolve conflicts
• Plan and manage resources
• Maintain a professional demeanor, especially in difficult or sensitive situations and maintain cooperative  relationships with other employees and prisoners
• Food Service experience
• The ability to follow the directions of Supervisors, Facility Administration, and Security leadership