Correctional Food Service Officer (Brown Creek CI)
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking Correctional Food Service Officers to support safe, efficient, and compliant meal preparation and delivery for the offender population in a secure correctional environment. The role combines food service management with public safety responsibilities and requires maintaining security and sanitation standards. Employees supervise and instruct offenders in food preparation, serving, and cleanup; inspect food and supplies; maintain required records; coordinate meal distribution; and assist with ordering, receiving, and storing supplies. Applicants may be considered for Correctional Food Service Officer I, II, III, or trainee appointments based on their qualifications and institutional business needs. All new hires must complete six weeks of Basic Correctional Food Service Officer Training. Training requires an overnight weekday stay at the training facility; room and board are provided, and transportation is available upon request. Employees must be able to work rotating, fixed, or split shifts, which may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime.
Requirements
- Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements under 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.
- For a trainee appointment or Correctional Food Service Officer I: high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, commercial food service operations management, or as a Correctional Officer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- For Correctional Food Service Officer II: high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, commercial food service operations management, or as a Correctional Officer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- For Correctional Food Service Officer III: high school diploma or GED and three years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, commercial food service operations management, or as a Correctional Officer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Complete six weeks of Basic Correctional Food Service Officer Training, including an overnight weekday stay at the training facility.
- Be able to work any shift, including rotating, fixed, or split shifts, and shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and instruct offenders in food preparation, serving, and cleanup according to established menus and schedules.
- Inspect food items and supplies for quality and quantity, and promptly report shortages or discrepancies.
- Complete production records, temperature logs, inventory reports, and other required documentation.
- Coordinate timely meal service and distribution to designated housing units.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing food and supplies in compliance with inventory control procedures.
Benefits
- Eligible hires may receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
- A current Department of Adult Correction employee who refers a successful applicant may qualify for a $1,000 referral bonus.
- Room and board are provided during required training, and transportation is available upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
