Correctional Food Service Supervisor III - Central Prison

State of North Carolina•1300 Western Blvd Wake, NC
•$43,267 - $75,718•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Food Service Supervisor III works in the Food Service department at Central Prison, a multi-custody male correctional facility, and reports to the Correctional Food Service Manager. The position supervises Correctional Food Service Officers and oversees offenders performing large-scale food service activities. It plans, directs, and supervises daily meal preparation and service, including regular and therapeutic diets for the offender population. Daily work includes food preparation and serving, food storage, menu planning and substitutions, sanitation, recordkeeping, and use of computerized food and nutrition systems. The supervisor also conducts employee work appraisals. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week; the selected candidate may be assigned any shift and will work weekends and holidays to support 24/7 staff coverage.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, management of commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer; or three years as a Correctional Food Service Officer; 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 experience in sanitation, menu preparation, inventory management, and/or other large-scale food service production activities.
  • Documented experience supervising employees and/or offender workers.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Correctional Food Service Officers.
  • Oversee offenders performing large-scale food activities.
  • Supervise preparation and service of regular and therapeutic diets for the offender population.
  • Plan, direct, and supervise daily food preparation and service.
  • Perform food preparation, serving, storage, menu planning, menu substitutions, and sanitation duties.
  • Complete required recordkeeping.
  • Use computerized food and nutrition systems to prepare and serve daily meals.
  • Conduct employee work appraisals.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement plans
  • NCFlex supplemental benefits
  • Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave
  • Paid parental leave
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