Food Service Supervisor
About The Position
The Food Service Supervisor oversees inmate labor and team members assisting with food service operations in a correctional facility. The role includes preparing and serving a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions and menus, using food preparation utensils and equipment, and ensuring food is served according to department procedures and nutritional needs. The position reports to a Food Service Director and is performed onsite inside a jail or correctional facility. Open availability is required between 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., including some weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, understands food-handling regulations, is eager to learn, works well as part of a team, adapts quickly to changes, and is flexible. Physical demands include lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods; the employee must be on their feet for much of the scheduled shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Open availability to work between 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., including some weekends and holidays.
- Understanding of food-handling regulations.
- Ability to lift, bend, push, kneel, walk, and stand for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage inmate labor and team members in the kitchen during food preparation and food service shifts.
- Serve food during planned meal schedules and according to department procedures.
- Use kitchen utensils and equipment to cook food according to recipes.
- Use appropriate utensils to serve menu portions that meet clients' nutritional needs.
- Train other food service workers.
- Promote a healthy and safe work environment for employees and inmates.
- Perform other responsibilities as determined by business needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid training
- Career advancement opportunities
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Voluntary benefits, including short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage
- DailyPay access to earned wages
- $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
