Cook Supervisor (Cook Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Estill, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Correctional professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. The primary responsibility is to provide supervision and instruction to 25-30 inmate workers who are assigned the duties of cooks, butchers, bakers, dining and dish workers, vegetable preparation workers, and pot and pan washers. Provides continual training to the inmate workers in order to update their knowledge in all phases of production, presentation, and sanitation of food items. Oversees the receiving, storing, and issue of all food and non-food items. Responsible for security operations such as key control, yeast control, knife and blade control, inmate accountability and conducts routine contraband searches throughout the work area. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Sufficient training and experience to show ability to perform the duties of the position.
Meet the Barely Acceptable level on screen-out elements: Ability to supervise and Aptitude for work with prisoners.
Receive at least one half of the total possible points on the assessment.
Furnish detailed information on resume to support assessment responses.
Possess an approved Food Protection Manager Certification from a provider accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Maximum entry age of 36 (exceptions may apply for prior federal law enforcement coverage or qualified preference eligible veterans).

Nice To Haves

Current BOP Employees in the Cook Supervisor, WS-7404, position will be considered to have met the selective factor for the position.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and instruction to 25-30 inmate workers assigned to various food preparation and service roles.
Provide continual training to inmate workers on food production, presentation, and sanitation.
Oversee the receiving, storing, and issuing of all food and non-food items.
Manage security operations including key control, yeast control, knife and blade control, and inmate accountability.
Conduct routine contraband searches throughout the work area.
Maintain the security of the institution.