Correctional Food Service Manager I

State of North Carolina

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. Johnston Correctional Institution is a minimum custody facility that can house up to 668 inmates, including 28 Restrictive Housing beds. This position requires a thorough knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in large-scale cooking, food service activities, food service management techniques and health regulations to ensure proper food preparation, storage and sanitation of the food service section.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or one year as a Correctional Food Service Supervisor; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge and use of the offender disciplinary process
Demonstrates considerable knowledge of food service operations, including methods, materials, equipment, procurement, inventory, and therapeutic diet requirements

Responsibilities

communicating verbally and in writing
comprehend and calculate menus
observe sanitary food handling practices
understand food nutritional values
inventory and rotate stock
Preform rescue functions such as CPR, first aid, firefighting
engage in physical activities necessary to control and apprehend inmates
defend against physical attacks
Distinguish color codes used for emergencies and security purposes
operating locking devices and maintain keys
Complete CPR, firearms, and unarmed self-defense training
work a varied schedule
Plan, coordinate, and supervise all food service activities within the facility
Ensure compliance with NCDAC policies, state sanitation standards, and health regulations
Oversee food preparation, storage, and distribution in accordance with established nutritional guidelines
Supervise, train, and evaluate staff and assigned offender workers
Maintain accurate records including inventory, meal counts, and food usage
Monitor kitchen operations to ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper food handling
Conduct routine inspections and enforce sanitation and safety procedures
Manage ordering, receiving, and storage of food and supplies