Correctional Food Service Manager I

State of North Carolina620 Prison Road Hyde, NC
$39,244 - $68,679Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Hyde Correctional Institution. Provides direct supervision of the Food Service Department in the preparation and service of regular and therapeutic diets for the inmate population at a minimum custody institution. Responsible for the planning, directing and supervision of the preparation and serving of food to the inmates. Manage the ordering of food to the inmates. Manage the ordering of food, preparation and serving of food, sanitation, the proper operation of equipment and ensure that the master menu and recipe cards are followed daily. Will be responsible for budget monitoring of the food service section. Will be required to follow established administrative policies and directives pertaining to fiscal aspects of food service operation. Responsible for the maintenance of a master therapeutic diet menu, and will ensure the generation, maintenance, disposition and accuracy of the diet administration record. Responsible for regular inspections to ensure all custody, security and safety regulations are being followed. Will be responsible for the supervision of Food Service Supervisor I and Food Service Officers. Will manage and monitor procedures for maintenance and control of all tools and equipment.

Requirements

  • Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Produce a negative drug screening result
  • Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • 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

  • The ability to provide leadership necessary to organize and supervise the activities of the food service operation.
  • Knowledgeable in food service management techniques and health regulations to ensure proper food preparation, storage and sanitation of the food service sections.

Responsibilities

  • Provides direct supervision of the Food Service Department in the preparation and service of regular and therapeutic diets for the inmate population at a minimum custody institution.
  • Planning, directing and supervision of the preparation and serving of food to the inmates.
  • Manage the ordering of food to the inmates.
  • Manage the ordering of food, preparation and serving of food, sanitation, the proper operation of equipment and ensure that the master menu and recipe cards are followed daily.
  • Budget monitoring of the food service section.
  • Follow established administrative policies and directives pertaining to fiscal aspects of food service operation.
  • Maintenance of a master therapeutic diet menu, and will ensure the generation, maintenance, disposition and accuracy of the diet administration record.
  • Regular inspections to ensure all custody, security and safety regulations are being followed.
  • Supervision of Food Service Supervisor I and Food Service Officers.
  • Manage and monitor procedures for maintenance and control of all tools and equipment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance options
  • Retirement Plans
  • NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
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