CDOC Food Service Supervisor CSTS I (Sterling)
State of ColoradoAbout the role
Posting number: SCF CSTS I FS 08/2026
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Prison Operations
Job classification: Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Corrections, Food Services, Trades, Nutrition, Hospitality and Tourism
Summary
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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
Medical and dental health plans;
Short and long term disability coverage;
Paid life insurance;
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;
Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Job Location: Sterling, Colorado. This list may be used to fill future vacancies in Sterling.
Examples of duties
This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) is a Food Service (FS) Supervisor in a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prison facility. Position oversees the production of meal services for an inmate population which could range from 600 to 7500 meals daily. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the public, facility staff and inmates; ensuring efficient meal service to include medical and/or religious diets during assigned shift and supervising inmate work crews in daily kitchen operations; ensuring sanitation and compliance with all applicable regulations, standards and guidelines and ensuring appropriate use of resources and inventory. The FS Supervisor prepares inmates for community re-entry by promoting the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission and Vision while adhering to a high level of integrity and commitment.Safety & Security - position maintains safety and security by training and guiding staff and inmates in key, tool and chemical control; performs inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control, inmate access to kitchen and the proper application of restraints and force. Through conscientious observation and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure work environment.
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