Initial Posting Date:
08/20/2026
Application Deadline:
08/30/2026
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$6,318 - $9,781
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Assistant Food Services Manager, Food Service Supervisor 2 (Umatilla) Internal Only
Job Description:
Assistant Food Services Manager, Food Service Supervisor 2 (Umatilla) Internal Only
Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) – Umatilla,
Oregon Department of Corrections
This position is available for current regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Oregon Board of Parole, Probation, and Post-Prison Supervision.
JOB DUTIES
Are you current regular status employee looking to advance your career? ODOC has a immediate opening for an Assistant Food Services Manager, for internal candidates only. In this position you will be responsible for the effective operations and all phases of food service preparation, production, and serving at Two River Correctional Institution. In this positions you oversee the daily supervision, evaluation, and delegation of work of employees and adults-in-custody ensuring high standards of food quality, sanitation, safety, and security.
Under the supervision of the TRCI Food Service Manager you will exercise supervisory authority over a team of subordinate staff which includes supervise, hire, promote, monitor performance, develop, train, coach, discipline, and provide direction to employees. Respond to and resolve employee, client, or adult-in-custody grievances. Assign and evaluate work. Promote a diverse and welcoming work environment. Promote safety training and practices in performance of all work activities. You will plan, organize, and manage the work of the unit to ensure that performance expectations and outcomes are met. This will require you to assist in the development, implement, and evaluate procedures and systems.
You will participate in the management of all department programs by assisting management in developing program rules, policies, long- and short-range goals, plans, program evaluation, and budget management. Coordinate daily food service preparation, production, presentation, and distribution. Train employees and adults-in-custody in proper food handling. Obtain and maintain food handling certifications. Track and monitor certifications for employees, clients, and adults-in-custody. Inspect kitchen and serving areas to ensure compliance with safety, security, and sanitation requirements. Maintain order and safety among clients and adults-in-custody in kitchen and serving areas. Organize and monitor food, food safety, supplies and equipment inventory. Order, purchase or initiate purchase of perishable foods, dry and canned goods, baked goods, cooking and serving equipment, and cleaning supplies and equipment. Monitor food items for acceptability, quality, and taste, including special therapeutic and religious diets. Develop, schedule, and adapt menus and ensure nutritional and portion control needs are met.
You manage and coordinate program services to external public and private sector entities. In this position you will oversee and adhere to contractual agreements with agencies and community partners, while maintaining strong partnerships and quality customer service.
Act as the Food Service Manager in thier absence, by performing administrative tasks and attending to incidents during non-business hours.
This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
This position is unrepresented and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Minimum Qualifications
Four Years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience.
OR one year of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Requested Skills
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Experience scheduling employees
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Experience sourcing, purchasing, and storing perishable and non-perishable food.
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Experience with special dietary restrictions including vegetarian and religious requirements.
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Experience working in an institutional food service setting
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Experience working with adults in custody
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Experience of supervision and direction of work
Application Information
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In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
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As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.
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Working Conditions
The employee works inside a secure adult correctional facility. Daily contact with mostly medium-security inmates in the secure confinement of a correctional facility; subject to "call-back" in emergencies; works overtime, as required. Travel by state vehicle (employee may be required to provide own transportation in performance of duties, which is compensated within state rates) to attend meetings. The employee is responsible for personally handle inmate incidents in the immediate area. The employee is responsible to prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband; and documenting unusual incidents as they occur. In the event of an emergency, may be assigned to any area of the institution. Possible encounters with hostile or abusive inmates poses risk of physical injury. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
About the Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
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Family health, vision, and dental insurance
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Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
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21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
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Optional short and long-term disability
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Term life insurance
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Fully paid retirement program
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Oregon Saving Growth Plan
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Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
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And more
About the Process – What to Expect
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After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
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Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
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The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
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Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
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Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
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A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
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A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!
Requirements for Employment
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter: Chris Elliott, [email protected]
Reference Number: REQ-205477
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Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
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Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
- ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
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This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
- This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
