TDCJ - Food Service Manager II, III, IV - Region V

This is a career-ladder posting for Food Service Manager II, III, and IV roles. Apply once annually; qualified applications remain valid for one year and require yearly renewal if over a year old. Positions are located at various hazardous-duty units in Region V.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation and serving of meals.
• Ensure dining, service, and food preparation areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Inspect food for quantity, quality, and temperature control.
• Ensure proper storage and use of inventory.
• Assist in calculating food requirements and preparing related documents and reports.
• Directly supervise inmate work groups in their daily assigned duties.

Requirements

Food Service Manager II

• Graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED).
• One year of full-time wage-earning experience in correctional, commercial, or institutional food preparation or food service management.

Food Service Manager III

• Graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of full-time wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees or inmates.

Food Service Manager IV

• Graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED).
• Three years of full-time wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees or inmates.

Qualifications

Food Service Manager II

• Up to twenty-four months of experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of quantity food preparation and service.
• Able to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Food Service Manager III

• Twenty-five months of experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of quantity food preparation and service.
• Able to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Food Service Manager IV

• Seventy-three months of experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of quantity food preparation and service.
• Able to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Additional Information

• Pre-Service Training Academy required.
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity position.
• Positions available at the following units: Allred, Baten, Bridgeport, Clements, Dalby, Dalhart, Daniel, Formby, Havins, Jordan, Lindsey, Mechler, Middleton, Montford, Roach, Robertson, Sayle, Smith, Wallace, Wheeler.
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Zilleah Ross, Human Resources Headquarters, at 936-437-3150 or zilleah.ross@tdcj.texas.gov.