Corrections Food Service Coordinator (Portland) Temporary Opportunity

State of Oregon

1d • $5,233 - $6,271 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary opportunity for a Corrections Food Service Coordinator at Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, Oregon. The position is anticipated to last 6 months, with potential for extension or reduction. The role involves managing daily food operations within a correctional facility, ensuring meals are prepared safely, served on time, and meet nutritional standards. A key responsibility is coordinating, instructing, and leading adults in custody (AICs) who participate in food service work programs, helping them gain valuable skills for the future. The position requires willingness to work in a secure institutional setting and enforce security protocols.

Requirements

• Temporary opportunities do not have any qualifications and are not eligible for benefits.
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
• Must complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Oversees AICs in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene; ensures proper food storage and equipment sanitation; manages dishwashing temperatures and supply rotation.
• Performs inventory checks; requests supplies; verifies deliveries; may assist with food ordering; directs unloading and storage of supplies.
• Maintains records on food prepared and served, leftover quantities, inventory, and AIC work hours.
• Supervises AICs in the immediate work area.
• Prevents escapes by proper control of keys, tools, equipment, and other potential contraband.
• Reports and documents unusual incidents.
• Maintains food safety information.

Benefits

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• May be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed