Correctional Dietary Officer I/II, Grade 17/18
Boyds, MD Boyds, MD Full-time Full-time $54,583 - $86,103 a year $54,583 - $86,103 a year About the Department:
This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.
Positions could be available at the Pre-Release Center, the Montgomery County Detention Center or Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
The Department of Correction & Rehabilitation is recruiting Correctional Dietary Officers.
Correctional Dietary Officers are responsible for providing direct supervision, guidance and training to inmate/resident workers in carrying out the day-to-day preparation and service of food in a large-scale food services operation within a secure correctional setting.
What you'll be doing:
Preparing meals from standardized recipes using safe food handling practices.
Maintaining order and security.
Conducting inventories.
Reporting maintenance needs and safety hazards.
Carrying out recycling initiatives.
Receiving and storing deliveries.
Verifying order quantities and product in conformance with specifications.
Calculate mathematical computations related to recipe conversions to produce acceptable quality products.
Maintaining the Food Service Facility in a clean, safe and sanitary condition on a daily basis.
A Correctional Dietary Officer candidate should be able to:
Use institutional food service equipment for the preparation of meals.
Apply a working knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and inmates/residents.
Respond quickly, calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and be able to de-escalate situations.
Important Notes Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug/alcohol screen.
Prior to a promotional appointment within DOCR, the selected individual must answer the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)questions and submit to a criminal history to comply with the Prevention Planning on Hiring and Promotion Decisions (115.
17, 115.
117, 115.
217, 115.
317).
This is a requirement to meet Federal law and audit standards.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to applying.
Please copy and paste the following link into a new window to view and read this information:
http:
//www.
dsd.
state.
md.
us/comar/comarhtml/12/12.
10.
01.
22.
htm Individuals appointed to this position must be at least 18 years of age on the date of appointment and be either a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.
Generally, this position is covered by Employees Retirement System, Group EK.
If the successful candidate is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.
This position may be filled at either of the following levels:
Correctional Dietary Officer I, Grade 17, salary range of:
$48,120 - $78,103 Correctional Dietary Officer II, Grade 18, salary range of $50,250 - $81,770 Please note that effective June 18, 2023, these salary ranges will increase to:
Correctional Dietary Officer I, Grade 17, salary range of:
$52,453 - $82,436 Correctional Dietary Officer II, Grade 18, salary range of $54,583 - $86,103 Competitive Benefits A competitive benefits package is provided (copy and paste this link into new window, and click on Total Rewards tab to view):
https:
//www.
montgomerycountymd.
gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.
html/ Correctional Dietary Officers may also receive additional pay differentials, including shift differentials.
If the successful candidate(s) is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.
Additional Employment Information OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position.
This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.
Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to email protected .
Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability.
For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job.
The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status.
Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview.
Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a Lateral Transfer candidate and may be considered for interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of satisfactory experience in the food service industry (as in a commercial restaurant, correctional facility, a hospital, a long-term care facility, or in the armed forces or in another type of equivalent food service operation); this experience must include but is not limited to applying proper procedures for equipment sanitation, handling food, preparing and serving food, and meal production/service time requirements.
Education:
Completion of high school, High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland, possession of a High School equivalency certificate, or a certified transcript or test scores, each as acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education in accordance with the regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission Title 12, Subtitle 10, Code of Maryland (COMAR) .
Equivalency:
None.
LICENSE:
Must successfully complete the Food Service Sanitation Management course and obtain a valid Montgomery County Certified Food Service Manager Certificate within sixty (60) days from date of hire.
Certification must be maintained throughout employment in this occupational class.
Must successfully complete the Entrance Level Correctional Training Program specified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and possess a certificate of completion within twelve (12) months of hire.
Successful completion of in-service training, as specified, is also required.
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence may be required.
CITIZENSHIP AND AGE:
Individuals appointed to this position must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of appointment and be either a citizen of the United States or a resident alien consistent with COMAR 12.
10.
01.
00 et seq.
Preferred Criteria There are no preferred criteria for this position.
All candidates must submit a resume.
Minimum Salary 54583 Maximum Salary 86103 Currency USD.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.
Positions could be available at the Pre-Release Center, the Montgomery County Detention Center or Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
The Department of Correction & Rehabilitation is recruiting Correctional Dietary Officers.
Correctional Dietary Officers are responsible for providing direct supervision, guidance and training to inmate/resident workers in carrying out the day-to-day preparation and service of food in a large-scale food services operation within a secure correctional setting.
What you'll be doing:
Preparing meals from standardized recipes using safe food handling practices.
Maintaining order and security.
Conducting inventories.
Reporting maintenance needs and safety hazards.
Carrying out recycling initiatives.
Receiving and storing deliveries.
Verifying order quantities and product in conformance with specifications.
Calculate mathematical computations related to recipe conversions to produce acceptable quality products.
Maintaining the Food Service Facility in a clean, safe and sanitary condition on a daily basis.
A Correctional Dietary Officer candidate should be able to:
Use institutional food service equipment for the preparation of meals.
Apply a working knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and inmates/residents.
Respond quickly, calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and be able to de-escalate situations.
Important Notes Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug/alcohol screen.
Prior to a promotional appointment within DOCR, the selected individual must answer the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)questions and submit to a criminal history to comply with the Prevention Planning on Hiring and Promotion Decisions (115.
17, 115.
117, 115.
217, 115.
317).
This is a requirement to meet Federal law and audit standards.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to applying.
Please copy and paste the following link into a new window to view and read this information:
http:
//www.
dsd.
state.
md.
us/comar/comarhtml/12/12.
10.
01.
22.
htm Individuals appointed to this position must be at least 18 years of age on the date of appointment and be either a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.
Generally, this position is covered by Employees Retirement System, Group EK.
If the successful candidate is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.
This position may be filled at either of the following levels:
Correctional Dietary Officer I, Grade 17, salary range of:
$48,120 - $78,103 Correctional Dietary Officer II, Grade 18, salary range of $50,250 - $81,770 Please note that effective June 18, 2023, these salary ranges will increase to:
Correctional Dietary Officer I, Grade 17, salary range of:
$52,453 - $82,436 Correctional Dietary Officer II, Grade 18, salary range of $54,583 - $86,103 Competitive Benefits A competitive benefits package is provided (copy and paste this link into new window, and click on Total Rewards tab to view):
https:
//www.
montgomerycountymd.
gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.
html/ Correctional Dietary Officers may also receive additional pay differentials, including shift differentials.
If the successful candidate(s) is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.
Additional Employment Information OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position.
This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.
Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to email protected .
Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability.
For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job.
The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status.
Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview.
Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a Lateral Transfer candidate and may be considered for interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of satisfactory experience in the food service industry (as in a commercial restaurant, correctional facility, a hospital, a long-term care facility, or in the armed forces or in another type of equivalent food service operation); this experience must include but is not limited to applying proper procedures for equipment sanitation, handling food, preparing and serving food, and meal production/service time requirements.
Education:
Completion of high school, High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland, possession of a High School equivalency certificate, or a certified transcript or test scores, each as acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education in accordance with the regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission Title 12, Subtitle 10, Code of Maryland (COMAR) .
Equivalency:
None.
LICENSE:
Must successfully complete the Food Service Sanitation Management course and obtain a valid Montgomery County Certified Food Service Manager Certificate within sixty (60) days from date of hire.
Certification must be maintained throughout employment in this occupational class.
Must successfully complete the Entrance Level Correctional Training Program specified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and possess a certificate of completion within twelve (12) months of hire.
Successful completion of in-service training, as specified, is also required.
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence may be required.
CITIZENSHIP AND AGE:
Individuals appointed to this position must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of appointment and be either a citizen of the United States or a resident alien consistent with COMAR 12.
10.
01.
00 et seq.
Preferred Criteria There are no preferred criteria for this position.
All candidates must submit a resume.
Minimum Salary 54583 Maximum Salary 86103 Currency USD.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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