Corrections Food Service Coordinator (Portland) Temporary or Job Rotation Opportunity

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Corrections Food Service Coordinator (Portland) Temporary or Job Rotation Opportunity Columbia River Correctional Institution – Portland, Oregon Oregon Department of Corrections Are you passionate about food service and ready to lead a team that helps support daily operations in a secure and structured environment? Join our team at Columbia River Correctional Institution as a Corrections Food Service Coordinator and bring your culinary and leadership skills to a role that makes a real impact every day. This position is a temporary appointment anticipated to last 6 months, though, may be extended or decreased due to business need. Internal candidates may be considered as a job rotation with their current manager's approval. About the Job – Your Role As a Food Service Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in managing daily food operations within a correctional facility, ensuring meals are prepared safely, served on time, and meet nutritional standards. You’ll coordinate, instruct, and lead adults in custody (AICs) who participate in food service work programs, helping them gain valuable skills for the future.

Requirements

A High school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education completion at same or higher level AND one (1) 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.

Nice To Haves

Team/Crew management of up to 40 or more individuals
Experience managing, supervising, and/or leading a kitchen (restaurant, school cafeteria, military dining, government or private food establishment, etc.)
Demonstrated experience cooking a variety of foods (i.e. vegetables, desserts, breads (yeast and quick types) main entrees, etc.)
Knowledge of progressive cooking to minimize food waste of cook-to-serve foods;
Knowledge of food temperature safety zones;
Knowledge to instruct work crews in proper procedures for maintaining a high degree of sanitation in the work area;
Maintaining order while keeping positive work environment;
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate

Responsibilities

Adults in Custody Work Crews: Coordinates, assigns, and supervises AIC work crews; enforces rules, procedures, and security; provides training and evaluates performance; maintains discipline and cleanliness; conducts searches for contraband; monitors timecards and work area conditions.
Food Preparation/Service: Leads AICs in preparing and cooking meals per menus and recipes; operates commercial kitchen equipment; ensures proper portioning and quality; may assist with special diets and suggest menu changes; plans cooking schedules and minimizes food waste.
Sanitation: Oversees AICs in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene; ensures proper food storage and equipment sanitation; manages dishwashing temperatures and supply rotation.
Supply Requisition: Performs inventory checks; requests supplies; verifies deliveries; may assist with food ordering; directs unloading and storage of supplies.
Recordkeeping: Maintains records on food prepared and served, leftover quantities, inventory, and AIC work hours.
These positions are based in the food preparation areas of correctional facilities and require willingness to work in a secure institutional setting, including enforcing security protocols such as conducting area inspections and searches of AICs for contraband.