Food Service Supervisor/Program Specialist I

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Corrections is hiring a Food Service Supervisor (Program Specialist I) for the Division of Prison Operations at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City. The position supervises, mentors, teaches, and trains medium-security/general-population offenders in culinary arts at a large professional kitchen and food service operation. The role helps offenders develop culinary and workplace skills to support productive and successful lives. Correctional officers handle security duties, but the supervisor must follow correctional safety and security guidelines. This position is not public-safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification. It is an in-office/on-site, full-time position. Applicants must successfully pass a criminal history check; a drug test 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.
• Culinary or food service-related education, certification, or training.
• Working knowledge of computer/office equipment and software, including Google Workplace.
• Experience adhering to OSHA workplace safety standards, food safety standards, and health regulations, standards, and laws.
• 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

• Menu software experience.
• Knowledge of special diets.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Job stability and reliable employment within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, valuable skill development, and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work benefiting the community and supporting 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