Cook Supervisor - Food Safety & Large-Scale Kitchen Lead

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Herlong (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Cook Supervisor to independently prepare and cook meals for regular and modified diets in a correctional facility. You will follow standardized recipes, plan menus, and ensure portions meet nutritional requirements.

Applicants must have demonstrated ability to manage large-scale food preparation, adjust recipes as needed, and hold a valid Food Protection Manager Certification. Current BOP employees in WS-7404 may be considered.

Qualifications

• Independently prepare all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified diet menus.
• Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes.
• Plan and prepare or coordinate the preparation of entire meals.
• Make substitutions and adjustments in food preparation procedures and seasoning.
• Knowledge of full range of food preparation principles and techniques to develop or revise recipes.
• Knowledge of cooking in large quantities.
• Knowledge of diets including high protein, low cholesterol, low fat, calorie-restricted and sodium restricted.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified diet menus.
• Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes.
• Plan and prepare or coordinate the preparation of entire meals.
• Make substitutions and adjustments in food preparation procedures and seasoning.

Skills

Food prep

Large-quantity cooking

Dietary planning

Education

Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Cook Supervisor to independently prepare and cook meals for regular and modified diets in a correctional facility. You will follow standardized recipes, plan menus, and ensure portions meet nutritional requirements.

Applicants must have demonstrated ability to manage large-scale food preparation, adjust recipes as needed, and hold a valid Food Protection Manager Certification. Current BOP employees in WS-7404 may be considered.