Food Services Manager-Adult Detention - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a Food Services Manager position to support the Correctional Institutions at Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside and Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta. Under general direction, the incumbent plans, organizes, manages, and directs the food services program for the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the Food Services Manager will be responsible for recommending or implementing changes in policy and procedures, preparing budgets, preparing and maintaining perpetual inventories, cost accounting, food consumption, and work activity records and reports, and performing other related duties as required. Most competitive candidates will possess but not required Correctional Food Service experience.
TheFoodServices Manager - Adult/Juvenile Detentionclassification is assigned to either the Sheriff's Department or Probation Department andreports toanappropriatemid-level sworn managementposition. This classificationis characterized byhavingthe responsibility for managing the food services program at all adult detention and training facilities operated by the Sheriff's/Coroner's/Public Administrator's Departmentormanagingthe food services operations at all of Probation's juvenile detention facilities.
Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize, manage, and direct the food services program at all adult detention and training facilities or juvenile detention facilities ; recommend or implement policy and procedural changes to improve services or operations.
• Direct, through subordinate supervisors, food services operations at each facility including preparing and serving food; sanitize food preparation areas, kitchen equipment, dining rooms, and storerooms; train cooks, inmates and Regional Occupational Program (ROP) personnel to ensure the proper use of equipment; schedule subordinates to ensure timely preparation and service of meals.
• Review the work of subordinate supervisors and prepare performance evaluations; provide vacation and temporary relief as required.
• Prepare annual food, equipment and staff budgets; project and justif y needs, maintain cost controls, administer approved appropriations, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Determine and establish facilities, equipment and personnel requirements; recommend layout designs for new or renovated food service facilities, including kitchens, bakeries and dining areas; direct the selection, placement, use, and maintenance of food service equipment.
• Establish food requirements for inmates or juvenile detainees and prepare standard and diet menus considering factors such as special diet preferences/needs, availability and cost of foods and state code standards for caloric requirements, nutrition, and frequency of serving.
• Participate in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures as they affect the food service and delivery programs; coordinate and direct the preparation and delivery of meals to other County departments; coordinate food service activities with each facility manager .
• Conduct inspections and ensure the food services program in each facility complies with all federal, state, county, and minimum jail or juvenile detention standards as well as sanitation, health and safety regulations; ensure adherence to security procedures; direct and plan for the operation of food service facilities in emergency situations.
• Develop specifications for and direct the ordering, receiving, delivering, and accounting of all food supplies and equipment; obtain food products from private vendors through the bidding process, with or without direction from the Purchasing Department; coordinate with the Purchasing Department on new and different food products and equipment; confer with vendors and County purchasing representatives concerning quality and price of materials purchased.
• Prepare and maintain perpetual inventories, cost accounting, food consumption, and work activity records and reports; maintain the daily, monthly and annual ration control program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Two years of supervising and coordinating the work of cooks in an institutional or commercial kitchen which must have included planning menus, estimating food consumption requirements and purchasing food supplies.
Knowledge of: The principles of organization, management and supervision of food services; principles, methods and techniques utilized in the procurement, preparation and serving of large quantities of food; behavior of persons in jail facilities; sanitation methods for cleaning and caring of equipment; practices of ordering, storing and inventorying of large quantities of food; fundamentals of dietetics; occupation hazards and safety precautions of kitchen areas and equipment.
Ability to: Plan, organize, manage, and direct a major institutional food services program; coordinate and direct the cooking processes at physically separated facilities; effectively train and supervise subordinate personnel in the security of kitchen areas; plan menus that are nutritionally balanced and appetizing; estimate and order correct quantities of food for designated numbers of meals; follow oral and written directions; prepare and keep work and food preparation activity records and reports; provide clear and concise oral and written directions; account for and inventory equipment and food supplies; maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Joe Olivares at (951) 955-9554 or via email at jomendoz@rivco.org.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
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If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..
