The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Food Service Lead position, at the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) located in Anchorage, Alaska.
What you will be doing:
- Train inmates in culinary arts, encompassing food preparation, cooking sanitation, personal hygiene, safety protocols, and the proper utilization of industrial kitchen equipment. Educate inmates on the correct techniques for equipment cleaning and sanitation, as well as the appropriate food serving methods aligned with the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation standards.
- Adjust the work schedule as necessary due to inmate transfers, placements in segregation, non-reporting for work, or absences due to health reasons.
- Document the diets prepared for inmates and keep a record of food items served, along with any pertinent information noted during shifts in the steward's pass on log.
- Ensure that hot/cold food carts are loaded with the correct amount of food and special diets and verify that all food maintains the appropriate temperature before leaving the kitchen.
The Alaska Department of Corrections provides secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration to enhance the safety of our communities.
We are trained professionals committed to a safe, open and respectful organization. We are dedicated to public safety and will always respect the rights and dignity of victims of crime. Offenders in our charge will be treated in a safe and humane manner and will be expected to enhance their ability to reform every day.
The benefits of joining our team:
- On-the-job training.
- Health benefits, which includes employer contribution toward medical/vision/dental, employer paid Basic Life insurance, with additional coverage available.
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
- Retirement, with Annuity and Deferred Compensation Plans.
- Optional long and short-term disability plans.
- Optional dependent and health care flexible spending accounts.
- Fast paced environment that provides opportunity for professional development.
- Interactions with multi-disciplines within the institution.
- Positive working environment.
- Knowledge in the practice, methods and procedures of volume food preparation, cooking times and serving temperatures.
- Knowledge in food handing, storage and rotation techniques, to avoid cross contamination and recognize critical control points.
- Knowledge in regular or modified diets/menus, content and limitations.
- Ability to use dietary instructional manuals.
- Ability to plan and prepare meals for transport to inmate housing mods.
- Knowledge of kitchen machinery, tools, equipment etc.
- Ability to follow institutional Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Security Guidelines set forth by the Institution.
- Ability to obtain a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.
Minimum Qualifications
Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.
This job class is part of a series of competency based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements.
The competency specification for this job class is available at: (Download PDF reader)
Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
- Resume
- List of 3 professional references
- Last 3 performance evaluations
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
PREA NOTIFICATION
The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:
- Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.
- Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or,
- Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS
Please be aware – this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
FINGERPRINT NOTICE
All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
Contact Information
Oscar Zapata
Administrative Officer 2
Phone: 907-269-4204
Fax: 907-2694208