Assistant Director - Food Service Compliance Date Posted: Feb 14, 2025 Requisition ID: 456435 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC): We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism. Role Overview: The Assistant Director of Food Service Compliance conducts regular audits, ensures compliance with health and safety standards, and works closely with the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) food service vendor. This role involves regular reporting, meeting with our food service vendor monthly to ensure contract compliance and conducting inspections as needed. Ideal candidates have significant experience in food service management, auditing, and knowledge of health department standards. Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage a small team is essential. This position requires extensive travel to correctional facilities across the state. Responsbilites: The essential responsibilities of this role may involve each of the following: + The Assistant Director works independently following executive orders, statutes, rules, regulations, and accepted guidelines. + The Assistant Director can make recommendations for changes to existing programs which usually will influence agency operations. + The Assistant Director possesses sufficient technical knowledge and authority for the work. Decisions and major recommendations are reviewed for compliance with agency policy and attainment of goals. + The Assistant Director makes a major contribution in the development and implementation of significant programs. The consequence of errors is considerable, basically directed toward adverse effects on the agency and programs. + The Assistant Director will review nutritional policies, procedures, menus, American Correctional Association and dietary guidelines for the agency. + Review nutrition policies, procedures and menus semi-annually to ensure compliance with the National School Breakfast and Lunch programs as established by the USDA and regulated by the Indian Department of Education. + Responds to questions and concerns from the field relating to menu issues, menu substitutions, diet orders and nutrition issues: + Provides technical and evidence-based guidance to health services staff, wardens and other facility staff on food and nutrition related services as needed and/or requested: + Responds to incarcerated individuals’ correspondence and grievances regarding diets and menus: + Develop systems for nutrition consultation and staff communication between the Dietitian, Food Service Staff and Health Services Staff: + Provide guidance, support and training to all compliance staff as needed to ensure program success while completing operational audits: + Completes annual site visits in conjunction with the contractor’s dietitian to review and track incarcerated individuals with non-standard therapeutic diets and nutrition consults: + Conducts plate waste study to determine amount and type of food waste to improve menu options and consider incarcerated individuals’ preferences: + Works in conjunction with the contractor’s dietitian to develop the seasonal menus taking into consideration menu options and incarcerated individuals’ preferences: + Conducts semi-annual interviews with incarcerated individuals for feedback on menu items and nutrition education: + Works in conjunction with Health Services staff and contractor’s dietitian to evaluate labs results of dialysis patients to determine the effectiveness of the renal diets and need for patient consultation: + Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned or needed at the facility level: + Develop a tracking system involving hunger strike individuals to ensure both foodservices and medical response is appropriate based on the status of the hunger strike: + Completes quarterly food service audits in rotation with the rest of the food service compliance team: + Trains the compliance team, contract staff and incarcerated workers and acts as the proctor when administering certification exams meeting state regulations for food service handlers when needed. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: + Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement. + Develop and coordinates plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program. + Reviews and verifies the menus submitted by the contractor’s dietitian to develop and revise semi-annually the master menu for the various populations. + Analyzes menus and recipes to ensure the various menus meet the contracted nutritional requirements as stipulated in the foodservice’s contract. + Develop and write technical equipment specifications ensuring proper application, utility supply, installation and volume capacity for the population intended. + Analyzes flow of food to ensure operational efficiency and correct production capacity for the various facilities based on their capacities. + Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules. + Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and authorizing assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action. + Assist with monitoring agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections. Communicate with news and other media and respond to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner. + Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues. + Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. + Set expectation, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment: + Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational program(s) and business practices. + Extensive knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation. + Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes. + Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders. + Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations. + Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations. + Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels. + Make logical, well-informed, and objective decisions. Ability to perceive the impact and implications of decisions. + Ability to identify problems. Determine accuracy and relevance of information. Implement sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations. + Ability to assign work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. + Ability to effectively provide feedback, guidance or corrective action to coach and develop employee skillsets. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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