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 instructions and menus, and using food preparation utensils and machines. The position reports to a Food Service Director and is performed onsite inside a jail or correctional facility. The supervisor manages kitchen staff and inmate workers during food preparation and service shifts, serves meals according to schedules and procedures, prepares food using recipes, portions meals to meet clients’ nutritional needs, trains food service workers, and promotes a healthy and safe work environment. The role requires open availability to work between 5:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; some weekends and holidays are required. The wage rate is $22.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Open availability to work between 5:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Work some weekends and holidays.
- Ability to lift, bend, push, kneel, walk, and stand for extended periods, including being on one’s feet for much of the scheduled shift.
- Food handling regulations understanding, teamwork, adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to learn are identified as qualities of an ideal candidate.
Nice To Haves
- Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage inmate labor and team members in the kitchen during food preparation and service shifts.
- Serve food during planned meal schedules and according to department procedures.
- Use kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare 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 the employer’s needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- DailyPay access to earned wages
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- 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
- $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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
