State of Rhode Island
Salary :
$102,838.00 - $116,528.00 Annually Location :
Cranston, RI Job Type:
Non-Union (99) Job Number:
138012100-036 Department:
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Division:
Institutional Support Opening Date:
03/19/2025 Closing Date:
3/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Restrictions/Limitations:
Limited/Restricted to the leave of the prior incumbent. Pay Grade:
139A Classification:
Classified Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work:
Monday thru Friday; 8:30am-4:00 pm Work Week:
Non-Standard Bargaining Union:
Non-Union (99)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To assist the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations in the administration, planning, development, implementation, food acquisition, delivery, and operation of all phases of food services at the Department of Corrections (DOC); and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision and guidance of the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations for: menu review, food purchases, economics of food preparation and food service facilities utilization.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of both subordinates and inmates; inspects the work results in process and upon completion. Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
To assist the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations in the administration, planning, development, implementation, and operation of all phases of food services, within the Department of Corrections. To coordinate food acquisition and preparation for the Department of Corrections. To assist the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations in providing leadership, overall direction and supervision of the food budget preparation and cost projections for adherence to standards to meet present and future food service needs of the inmate population at the DOC. To place food orders for meal preparation in accordance with quarterly menu plans. To place food orders for fresh and packaged foods required in accordance with pre-planned dietary approved menus. To develop and maintain sufficient frozen meal inventory levels at the Central Distribution Center and food staging areas to meet the needs of the various correctional facilities. To supervise all food operations at the central food staging area to meet the needs of the various securities. To serve as principal advisor to the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations regarding the management of inmates working in the food service delivery program at the DOC. To direct and manage subordinate supervisors and staff. To review and evaluate food service activities such as: work assignments and posts for the food service staff on all shifts; relief and leave schedules; safety practices, security procedures and disciplinary control measures; plans for emergencies such as escapes and riots and plans for inmate training and rehabilitation for food service staff. To review and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs for the food service staff and to make recommendations thereon. To recommend to the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations rules and regulations to assure the safe and timely delivery of food services to the inmate population. To be responsible for the continuous inspection and evaluation of departmental food operations to determine the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and methods and to initiate alterations as needed. To provide safe, sanitary facilities in all food service areas, including dining and food preparation areas and equipment. To assist the Associate Director of Maintenance (DOC) in the development of new kitchen/dining areas and equipment purchases at the DOC. To review, evaluate and assist Facilities and Maintenance in needed repairs in all kitchens/dining areas at the DOC. To review monthly food service inspections conducted by the Environmental Health Coordinator and Food Service Supervisors. To coordinate with the Rhode Island Department of Health for annual kitchen inspections. To ensure the menu is approved by a registered dietician quarterly. To ensure compliance with Department of Health standards regarding Food Sanitation and safe handling practices. To incorporate excess inventory into the menu in accordance with the Registered Dietician recommendations. To maintain copies of all regular and modified diet menus and recipes. To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of food administration; a thorough knowledge of food delivery systems; the ability to plan, develop, coordinate and supervise a staff engaged in food preparation and delivery within the Department of Corrections; the ability to evaluate food service methods, procedures and equipment, and food cost projections and assist the Assistant Director of Institutions/Operations in budget preparation activities; the ability to prepare reports containing findings, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations; the ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing and dealing with personal, emotional, and adjustment problems of inmates under varying conditions; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Culinary Studies; and Experience: Five years employment in an administrative position involving responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling a food service program at a large private or public facility. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
Food Safety Manager certification is preferred. For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
$102,838.00 - $116,528.00 Annually Location :
Cranston, RI Job Type:
Non-Union (99) Job Number:
138012100-036 Department:
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Division:
Institutional Support Opening Date:
03/19/2025 Closing Date:
3/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Restrictions/Limitations:
Limited/Restricted to the leave of the prior incumbent. Pay Grade:
139A Classification:
Classified Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work:
Monday thru Friday; 8:30am-4:00 pm Work Week:
Non-Standard Bargaining Union:
Non-Union (99)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To assist the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations in the administration, planning, development, implementation, food acquisition, delivery, and operation of all phases of food services at the Department of Corrections (DOC); and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision and guidance of the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations for: menu review, food purchases, economics of food preparation and food service facilities utilization.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of both subordinates and inmates; inspects the work results in process and upon completion. Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
To assist the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations in the administration, planning, development, implementation, and operation of all phases of food services, within the Department of Corrections. To coordinate food acquisition and preparation for the Department of Corrections. To assist the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations in providing leadership, overall direction and supervision of the food budget preparation and cost projections for adherence to standards to meet present and future food service needs of the inmate population at the DOC. To place food orders for meal preparation in accordance with quarterly menu plans. To place food orders for fresh and packaged foods required in accordance with pre-planned dietary approved menus. To develop and maintain sufficient frozen meal inventory levels at the Central Distribution Center and food staging areas to meet the needs of the various correctional facilities. To supervise all food operations at the central food staging area to meet the needs of the various securities. To serve as principal advisor to the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations regarding the management of inmates working in the food service delivery program at the DOC. To direct and manage subordinate supervisors and staff. To review and evaluate food service activities such as: work assignments and posts for the food service staff on all shifts; relief and leave schedules; safety practices, security procedures and disciplinary control measures; plans for emergencies such as escapes and riots and plans for inmate training and rehabilitation for food service staff. To review and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs for the food service staff and to make recommendations thereon. To recommend to the Assistant Director Institutions/Operations rules and regulations to assure the safe and timely delivery of food services to the inmate population. To be responsible for the continuous inspection and evaluation of departmental food operations to determine the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and methods and to initiate alterations as needed. To provide safe, sanitary facilities in all food service areas, including dining and food preparation areas and equipment. To assist the Associate Director of Maintenance (DOC) in the development of new kitchen/dining areas and equipment purchases at the DOC. To review, evaluate and assist Facilities and Maintenance in needed repairs in all kitchens/dining areas at the DOC. To review monthly food service inspections conducted by the Environmental Health Coordinator and Food Service Supervisors. To coordinate with the Rhode Island Department of Health for annual kitchen inspections. To ensure the menu is approved by a registered dietician quarterly. To ensure compliance with Department of Health standards regarding Food Sanitation and safe handling practices. To incorporate excess inventory into the menu in accordance with the Registered Dietician recommendations. To maintain copies of all regular and modified diet menus and recipes. To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of food administration; a thorough knowledge of food delivery systems; the ability to plan, develop, coordinate and supervise a staff engaged in food preparation and delivery within the Department of Corrections; the ability to evaluate food service methods, procedures and equipment, and food cost projections and assist the Assistant Director of Institutions/Operations in budget preparation activities; the ability to prepare reports containing findings, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations; the ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing and dealing with personal, emotional, and adjustment problems of inmates under varying conditions; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Culinary Studies; and Experience: Five years employment in an administrative position involving responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling a food service program at a large private or public facility. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
Food Safety Manager certification is preferred. For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.