Kitchen Supervisor
About The Position
The Kitchen Supervisor oversees inmate labor and team members supporting food service operations in a correctional facility. The role prepares and serves a variety of foods according to assigned work instructions, menus, recipes, and department procedures, using food preparation utensils and equipment. The position reports to a Food Service Director and works onsite inside a jail or correctional facility. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, understands food-handling regulations, wants to keep learning, works well as a team member, adapts quickly to changes, and is flexible. The role requires standing and being on your feet for much of the scheduled shift, along with lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, and walking. The company describes training and career advancement opportunities, including a $250 bonus for completing its Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days. DailyPay is also offered for access to earned wages.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Understanding of food-handling regulations.
- Ability to work as a team member, adapt quickly to changes, and be flexible.
- Ability to lift, bend, push, kneel, walk, and stand for extended periods; must be on your feet for much of the scheduled shift.
Nice To Haves
- Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.
- Passion for food and service.
- Desire to continue learning.
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 proper 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 company’s needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- DailyPay access to earned wages
- 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
- $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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
