Correctional Food Service Coordinator

State of Iowa • Mitchellville - 50169 - Polk County, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a female only position. NOTE: This position has been designated as a FEMALE only position, due to the gender-specific requirements of the Federal Bureau of Prisons contract. In addition, as long as the position carries the BFOQ designation, a male may not occupy the position. The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women is a multi-faceted correctional institution that serves as the only female facility and female reception center for the Iowa Department of Corrections. Correctional Food Service Workers are a vital part of ICIW's operations. This position currently works 4 ten hour days on a rotating schedule.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time work experience in mass food production in a commercial, military, hospital, or institutional food services setting.
• A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in dietetics, nutrition, food management or a closely related equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Cook 1, Cook 2, or Baker.

Nice To Haves

• Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and Coordination: Leading offender workers in daily food production and cleaning. This includes clarifying roles, inspecting food quality and portion control, and ensuring efficient service.
• Safety and Security: Training workers on equipment use, maintaining tool and supply counts, and managing contraband protocols. Staff are also responsible for performing pat searches of offender workers exiting the dietary area.
• Inventory and Maintenance: Ordering food and supplies from vendors, ensuring proper storage, and monitoring freezer/refrigerator temperatures three times daily.
• Sanitation: Adhering to State Health Department standards by delegating cleaning assignments and enforcing personal hygiene policies for all staff and workers.
• Professionalism: Maintaining a cooperative attitude, working effectively under pressure, and serving as a positive role model. This includes consistent attendance and clear communication with supervisors regarding menu modifications or operational concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree