The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Food Service Foreman position at the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC) located in Nome, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC's video here:Facilities 30 Second Cut. Watch Alaska DOC Facilities video here: Facilities 30 Second Cut. What You Will Be Doing:Supervision of approximately 16 inmates in all aspects of preparation and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals for approximately 115 inmates in a secure institutional setting. Train inmates in the art of food preparation, cooking, sanitation, personal hygiene, safety, and the correct use of institutional kitchen equipment in accordance with the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation Food Code; this includes preparation of special diets, such as: vegetarian, low cholesterol/low fat, diabetic, food allergy, finger food, and other medically-prescribed diets. Ensure that security procedures are followed as they pertain to use and storage of knives and other sharps, foods, and contraband. Monitors and records total meals served, cost analysis reports; ensures food service operation is cost effective and within budget. Directs and/or receives, checks, stores, distributes and tracks facility food service inventory; ensures on-going training of kitchen staff. Our Mission, Values, and Culture:The Alaska Department of Corrections enhances the safety of our communities. We provide secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration. Benefits of Joining Our Team:At Anvil Mountain Correctional Center, you will be joining an elite group of dedicated individuals who work as a team for the benefit of the facility and the department. You can make a significant difference in the lives of others by helping them learn culinary art skills which can assist them in gaining employment upon release. The Working Environment You Can Expect:Located in Nome, Alaska, Anvil Mountain Correctional Center is a minimum/medium custody facility that houses up to 150 inmates, both male and female. This position will be working closely around inmates and other staff on a daily basis. Who We Are Looking For:We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:Food Service: Knowledge of preparing and serving food for consumption. Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Teaches Others: Helps others learn; identifies training needs; provides constructive reinforcement; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor. 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 Classification/pdf/ LTC - Specs/ FOODSERVICE.pdf