BAKERY PRODUCTION SPECIALIST - 541937

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a master chef or bakery production specialist to lead a team of workforce professionals at the Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) bakery. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, ensuring accuracy of all products, managing inventory, and enforcing safety protocols.

Job Duties

• Works with the supervisor in setting up daily work assignments and other daily bakery activities
• Maintains training records for all workforce participants
• Supervises the assigned workforce
• Provides hands-on training for workforce participants on the ERP system, clerical work, reports, and various inventory processes and methods
• Audits all incoming and outgoing products or materials to ensure they match the provided documents
• Provides security by closely monitoring workforce participant activities
• Ensures the safe operation of machinery utilized in the bakery and safety of surrounding areas
• Reviews inmate hours and pay in ACIS for accuracy, makes any necessary changes
• Ensures all workforce participants are paid on time and correctly
• Attends staff trainings
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of:
• Variety of management techniques for the assigned inmate workforce
• Inventory control methods and techniques
• Equipment and materials utilized in the operations of a bakery
• Divisional and Departmental policies and procedures, including fire and safety standards and regulations
• Safety requirements and practices
• Skills in:
• Directing, supervising, and evaluating inmate worker activities
• The operational activities related to a bakery, including the operations and maintenance of equipment and machinery utilized
• Written and verbal communication
• Computer applications
• Ability to:
• Lift/Carry approximately 50 lbs.
• Push/pull approximately 50 lbs.
• Walk/run approximately .75 miles
• Interpret ADCRR policy and procedures
• Supervise an inmate workforce
• Communicate verbally and in writing
• Operate a computer relating to the ERP system, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office

Selective Preference(s)

• At least three (3) years of experience working in a fast-paced production environment
• Vocational courses at a post-secondary level in a related field with supervisory seminars and training

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Passes a background investigation
• Passes a drug test
• May require a medical/physical examination

Driving/Vehicle Requirements

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate drivers license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Benefits

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package.