Food Service Supervisor

Ada County•Boise, ID

About The Position

The Food Service Supervisor is responsible for food management and service at the Ada County Jail within the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Jail Services Bureau. The role oversees kitchen operations, staff and inmate workers, food service contractors, meal planning, purchasing, equipment, inventories, storage, cleanliness, compliance, and catering functions. The supervisor develops staff and inmate-worker training, maintains food-service policies and procedures, and supports budget and operational decisions. The position generally works Monday through Friday during day-shift hours, with flexibility needed to supervise early-morning and evening staff and to cover any shift in a 24/7 operation. The role requires passing the Idaho Food Safety Exam and obtaining Idaho Food Protection Manager Accreditation within three months of hire, unless current certificates for both are provided. Candidates must also complete an oral board, polygraph examination, and background check before starting. The position is designated safety sensitive and is subject to random drug testing. Work involves preparing, cooking, serving meals, stocking food, and cleaning the kitchen and equipment. The employee must be able to stand for extended periods, bend, squat, and reach overhead. The work environment may be potentially hostile and involves direct contact with inmates who have access to kitchen tools and supplies. Duties must be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience working in a large-scale food production operation.
At least four years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Pass the Idaho Food Safety Exam and obtain Idaho Food Protection Manager Accreditation within three months of hire, or provide current certificates for both.
Appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph examination and background check before entrance on duty.
Subject to random drug testing because the position is designated safety sensitive.
Knowledge of mathematical calculations for food quantities and servings, recipe adjustments, food costs, and projections.
Knowledge of supervision principles and practices.
Knowledge of kitchen operations, food purchasing, and menu planning in a high-volume setting.
Knowledge of food-service management software systems and their application.
Knowledge of janitorial and cleaning procedures and materials.
Knowledge of environmentally friendly green chemicals and procedures.
Knowledge of health-code standards for cleanliness and personal hygiene in a food-service setting.
Knowledge of budget formulation and monitoring procedures.
Knowledge of purchasing large quantities of food, kitchen-cleaning materials, and supplies.
Ability to supervise and motivate employees, inmate workers, and others.
Ability to organize and plan schedules and menus.
Ability to communicate precise instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and present financial reports.
Ability to negotiate prices and make cost-effective purchases.
Ability to understand and interpret court orders, Idaho law, and health codes and standards.
Physical ability to stock food; prepare, cook, and serve meals; and clean the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
Ability to stand for extended periods and bend, squat to the floor, and reach overhead to stock storage areas and put away freight deliveries.
Ability to work in a potentially hostile environment and directly with inmates who have access to kitchen tools and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Previous food-service supervision experience in an institutional or correctional setting.
Culinary education or specialized training in food service.

Responsibilities

Manage the efficient operation of the jail kitchen and complete food service.
Train, mentor, and coach staff to support their professional development.
Supervise and schedule staff, conduct performance evaluations, and make hiring recommendations for Food Service Officers.
Oversee inmate workers assigned to food service.
Plan inmate and staff meals, including special diets prescribed by jail medical staff.
Ensure meals meet Idaho Jail Standards and nutritional requirements.
Oversee food service contractors and monitor vendor performance, contractual compliance, purchasing data, expenditures, and other metrics for budget and operational decisions.
Coordinate with County Operations to purchase and maintain kitchen equipment.
Ensure products are stored in appropriate areas and inventories are kept current.
Maintain refrigerated, frozen, and dry storage areas.
Oversee kitchen cleanliness in accordance with Idaho Central District Health Department Standards and Jail Standards.
Ensure menus are reviewed annually and applicable standards are met.
Help develop training programs for Food Service Officers and inmate workers.
Develop and maintain food-service policies and procedures.
Supervise a 24/7 operation and fill in or work with any shift under the supervisor’s oversight as required.
Provide catering functions within the Sheriff’s Office upon request.
Perform related duties as required.