Correctional Food Service Officer (Central Region-NC)
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Correctional Food Service Officers (CFSO). This role offers a rewarding career path in public safety and food service management within a secure correctional environment. Employees in this position play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant meal preparation and delivery for the offender population while maintaining security and sanitation standards. All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all three levels of Correctional Food Service Officer (Officer l, ll, and lll) based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant as well as the business needs of the Institution. Some NC prisons contain more than one custody level of offenders. Offenders are assigned to various "custody" levels including "Minimum," "Medium," and "Close" which identifies the level of supervision that is required. As such, each Correctional Food Service Officer level of classification below corresponds with the custody level of offenders that they will be supervising. Correctional Food Service Officer I: Minimum – Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight, they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day. Correctional Food Service Officer II: Medium – Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities. Correctional Food Service Officer III: Close – Offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.
Requirements
- Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
- Applicants must have an active driver's license
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
- Supervise and instruct offenders in food preparation, serving, and cleanup activities according to established menus and schedules.
- Monitor compliance with sanitation, safety, and security standards in all food service areas.
- Maintain strict control of tools, equipment, and offender movement to ensure facility security.
- Inspect food items and supplies for quality and quantity; report shortages or discrepancies promptly.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and ensure preventive maintenance is completed.
- Complete required documentation, including production records, temperature logs, and inventory reports.
- Coordinate timely meal service and distribution to designated housing units.
- Respond to emergencies or security incidents in food service areas following established procedures.
- Train and oversee offender work crews to ensure adherence to food service standards.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing food and supplies in compliance with inventory control procedures.
Benefits
- The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
- Eligible employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
- Eligible employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
- In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
