Cook Supervisor Cook Foreman

Federal Bureau of Prisons; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Federal Bureau of Prisons in Durham, NC seeks a Cook Supervisor (Cook Foreman) to oversee daily food service operations in a secure correctional facility. This full-time, on-site role plans, coordinates, and supervises meal preparation and service, while training staff and inmates in proper culinary techniques, safety, and sanitation.

You will monitor inventory, order supplies, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with health codes and security procedures, working with facility staff

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training and ServSafe certification preferred.
• Prior experience in correctional or institutional food service is highly beneficial.
• Strong supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a secure correctional environment and maintain professionalism.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily food service operations in a correctional facility.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise meal prep, cooking, and serving.
• Train food service workers and individuals in custody on procedures.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety regulations and security procedures.

Conocimientos

Supervisory skills

Food preparation

Culinary skills

HACCP knowledge

Security environment

Organizational skills

Time management

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal culinary training

ServSafe certification

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is a federal agency responsible for confining offenders in safe, humane, and secure prisons and community-based facilities while supporting rehabilitation and successful reentry. The organization focuses on providing work opportunities and skills-building programs that help individuals become law-abiding community members. BOP is recognized as a model of public administration, delivering efficient, safe, and humane correctional services across the country. Guided by core values of correctional excellence, respect, and integrity, BOP emphasizes ethical conduct, diversity, professional training, and service to the public. Team members benefit from competitive salary and benefits, opportunities for growth, modern facilities, flexible work options, and potential loan repayment and recruitment incentives.

Role Description

The Cook Supervisor (Cook Foreman) is a full-time, on-site role located in Durham, NC, responsible for overseeing daily food service operations within a correctional facility. This role plans, coordinates, and supervises the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals in accordance with established menus, nutritional standards, and safety regulations. The Cook Supervisor trains and guides food service workers and individuals in custody on proper culinary techniques, safe equipment use, portion control, and sanitation procedures. Daily tasks include monitoring inventory, ordering and receiving supplies, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ensuring compliance with health and safety codes, and documenting food service activities. The role collaborates with other facility staff to support security protocols, meet dietary requirements, and maintain an efficient, well-organized food service operation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Supervisory Skills, including leading teams, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training and feedback in a food service environment.
• Strong Food Preparation and Cooking abilities, with experience planning menus, following standardized recipes, and managing large-volume meal production.
• Hands-on Food Service experience, including serving meals, coordinating service lines, managing inventory, and maintaining compliance with sanitation and safety standards.
• Proficient Culinary Skills, such as knife skills, baking, roasting, grilling, and knowledge of basic nutrition and special dietary needs.
• Knowledge of institutional or commercial kitchen operations, including HACCP, food safety regulations, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional environment, follow established security procedures, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent; formal culinary training, food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe), or prior experience in correctional or institutional food service is highly beneficial.