Corrections Food Service Coordinator

State of Oregon•Lakeview, OR

9d•$62,796 - $75,252•Onsite

About The Position

As a Food Services Coordinator, you will lead and support Adult In Custody (AIC) work crews in preparing large‑quantity meals, including cooking, baking, food handling, and storage. You will follow established menus to meet daily nutritional standards while ensuring all sanitation practices meet State Health Codes, DOC policies, and facility expectations. You will also maintain accurate food service and training documentation through established reporting channels. In this role, you will help maintain a safe and orderly environment by enforcing security procedures, monitoring critical tools, and conducting daily searches of AICs and work areas to prevent contraband. You will respond to incidents, monitor for escape risks, maintain key control, complete AIC counts, and submit all required misconduct or incident reports to facility administration. You will also oversee food preparation timelines to support efficient cooking practices and reduce waste, ensuring each meal meets quality standards for taste, appearance, and readiness. In addition, you will train AIC crews in sanitation, safe equipment use, cleaning practices, and chemical safety. Other responsibilities may include supervising garden operations, ordering supplies through Center 2, transporting meal trays, and assisting with warehouse and canteen operations as needed.

Requirements

A High school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education completion at same or higher level AND one year of experience in a commercial food service facility, full-service restaurant, or other food preparing type establishment; OR An associate's degree in Food Service Management, Foods and Hospitality Service, or a directly-related field.
Must obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Must be able to demonstrate all tasks associated with assigned jobs.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Skill in maintaining production as required by menus and/or recipes and work schedules.
Skilled in supervising medium to large teams, serving effectively as a team lead or shift supervisor.
Skill in operating and or supervising a commercial kitchen equipment.
General knowledge of principles of sanitation as it applies to food preparation.

Responsibilities

Lead and support Adult In Custody (AIC) work crews in preparing large‑quantity meals, including cooking, baking, food handling, and storage.
Follow established menus to meet daily nutritional standards.
Ensure all sanitation practices meet State Health Codes, DOC policies, and facility expectations.
Maintain accurate food service and training documentation through established reporting channels.
Help maintain a safe and orderly environment by enforcing security procedures, monitoring critical tools, and conducting daily searches of AICs and work areas to prevent contraband.
Respond to incidents, monitor for escape risks, maintain key control, complete AIC counts, and submit all required misconduct or incident reports to facility administration.
Oversee food preparation timelines to support efficient cooking practices and reduce waste, ensuring each meal meets quality standards for taste, appearance, and readiness.
Train AIC crews in sanitation, safe equipment use, cleaning practices, and chemical safety.
Supervise garden operations.
Order supplies through Center 2.
Transport meal trays.
Assist with warehouse and canteen operations as needed.