Food Service Supervisor/Program Specialist I

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Corrections is hiring a full-time Food Service Supervisor (Program Specialist I) for the Division of Prison Operations at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City. The supervisor teaches, trains, mentors, and supervises medium-security/general-population offenders in a professional prison kitchen and food service operation, helping them develop culinary and workplace skills and work toward productive, successful lives. Correctional officers handle security duties. The position oversees kitchen operations and production activities and ensures compliance with food safety regulations and established correctional food service standards. The role is not public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification. Strict adherence to safety and security guidelines and practices in the correctional institution environment is required.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience managing or supervising subordinate personnel in a culinary production kitchen, restaurant, or another food service-related industry.
• Experience adhering to OSHA workplace safety standards, food safety standards, and health regulations, standards, and laws.
• Working knowledge of computer and office equipment and software, including Google Workplace.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements, food safety, and health agency requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary or food service-related education, certification, or training.
• Menu software experience.
• Knowledge of special diets.

Responsibilities

• Teach, train, mentor, and supervise medium-security/general-population offenders in a professional kitchen and food service operation.
• Perform, teach, train, and monitor kitchen operations and production activities.
• Ensure operations follow food safety regulations, laws, requirements, and practices.
• Adhere to established correctional food service standards and safety and security guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Job stability and employment security within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, skill development, and leadership opportunities.
• Meaningful work supporting the community and organizational goals.
• A supportive work environment that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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