Food Service Director (#011382) Lieber Correctional Institution, Lieber (DORCHESTER) Level 3

State of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The position involves overseeing all aspects of the food service operation within the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). This includes hiring and managing both civilian and inmate workers, ensuring security within the cafeteria, and maintaining compliance with SCDC policies and regulations. The role requires responsibility for all paperwork required by SCDC and contracts for retention requirements, as well as maintaining equipment to ensure compliance and availability for meal preparation. Regular communication with food service branch management and institutional management is essential, and any concerns must be reported. The position enforces SCDC policy, rules, and regulations, and is responsible for maintaining the budget while ensuring operational compliance, which includes managing scheduling, placing weekly food orders, and overseeing purchasing and inventory. Additionally, the role involves conducting inspections of outside feeding areas, including RHU and other housing units, and performing any other duties as requested that may fall within the job purpose.

Requirements

• A High School diploma
• Five (5) years of experience in quantity and quality cooking.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Three (3) years experience in a correctional environment preferred.
• Must be certified in hazard analysis & critical control point (HACCP) or Servsafe manager or attain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be certified by South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
• Must successfully complete basic supervisory course within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years' experience in a correctional environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the food service operation, including hiring and management of both food servicer civilian and inmate workers.
• Ensure security within the cafeteria and maintain compliance with SCDC policies and regulations.
• Responsible for all paperwork required by SCDC and contracts for retention requirements.
• Maintain equipment to ensure compliance and availability to prepare meals.
• Regular communication with food service branch management and institutional management.
• Report any concerns and enforce SCDC policy, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain budget while ensuring operational compliance, including managing scheduling, placing weekly food orders, and overseeing purchasing and inventory.
• Conduct inspections of outside feeding areas to include RHU and other housing units.
• Perform any duties as requested that may fall within job purpose.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees