Correctional Food Service Officer (Western Region-NC)

State of North Carolina • Warwick, NC

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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. We have a mission that matters! 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.

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.

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