DOC Nutritional Services Manager Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID D115BE41-290D-4)

Description

Overview

The Nutritional Services Manager will be responsible for leading a portfolio of work related to nutrition and food, prioritized as a Health and Wellness strategy in the DOC Strategic Plan. This role will develop and direct programs and initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of incarcerated people through enhanced nutrition and institutional food practices. These range from more nutritional meals sourced by local agriculture to working with the medical contractor to develop individualized meal plans for people with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, allergies, or pregnancy. In addition, the position will ensure the Department can comply with nutritional and legal standards and guidelines for accommodating dietary restrictions for health or religious reasons and address culturally appropriate dietary needs as well as food safety practices. By focusing on improving the food DOC serves, this position will directly impact the health and wellbeing of people in DOC care and custody.

Competitive candidates will have extensive knowledge about nutrition as well as health, sanitary, and safety practices involved in institutional and large-scale cooking and food services. Competitive candidates will also have experience working in a correctional setting, and demonstrate a commitment to the Department's strategic focus on health and wellness. This position requires excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, experience overseeing and guiding complex projects with multiple stakeholders, and the ability to work independently as well as on teams. Preferred qualifications include experience with government procurement and a ServSafe Managerial certification.

Please provide a cover letter with your application.

As of July 14, 2025, the step 1 rate for pay grade 26 will be $34.03 per hour.

This position, DOC Nutritional Services Manager (Job Requisition #52901), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Aviva.Tevah@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed in a variety of settings including an office setting, within a correctional facility, in public meetings, etc. A valid driver's license is necessary for required travel. Duties may entail evening or weekend activity. This position will interact directly with incarcerated people regularly to accomplish the goals and objectives of the role.

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, food sciences, dietetics, or related field AND two (2) years or more of work experience in institutional food and nutritional services. 

OR

Associate's degree in a nutrition or food science related field AND four (4) years or more of work experience in institutional food and nutritional services.

OR

Six (6) or more years of work experience in institutional food and nutritional services.

• ServSafe Managerial
• Experience working in a Correctional Facility
• Experience working in agriculture

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, pursuant to 20 V.S.A. 2056c or other applicable statutory authority, requires criminal record checks for all AHS positions, including motor vehicle driving record checks and national record checks where appropriate.
 

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.