Correctional Food Service Lead - On-Site, Full-Time

LaSalle Corrections Southeast; Ocilla (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle Corrections Southeast in Ocilla, GA is seeking a Service Worker to support our on-site food service team. The role includes supervising inmate/detainee workers, coordinating daily kitchen tasks, and ensuring sanitation and safety standards are met.

You will assist with food preparation, manage inventory, and handle deliveries with a focus on timeliness and accuracy. Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inmate/detainee worker program; creates and implements orientation forms; trains and orientate in their required duties including proper sanitation and hand-washing procedures; assigns their daily kitchen tasks, supervises the inmates/detainees to ensure they are doing the tasks in an organized and timely manner and delivers verbal direction and warnings when needed.
• Prepares, assists, or instructs inmate/detainee labor in the preparation of a variety of food items in accordance with departmental work production standards, standardized recipes, and work instructions.
• Follows assigned facility housekeeping and safety practices in all preparation, oversight, and serving of correctional facility meals.
• Checks in deliveries ensuring that the proper items are delivered in a timely manner and that the food comes in at the correct temperatures; stocks the incoming food and supplies in their proper places; stocks all frozen and perishable items immediately upon delivery; stocks all other foods and supplies within an hour of delivery.
• Compiles weekly kitchen inventory; records and maintains information in the computer inventory system; maintains a current physical inventory of all food and supplies that need to be ordered; orders groceries and other kitchen supplies; adjusts menu if needed due to the increased cost of food.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Interpersonal & customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

High-paced environment

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LaSalle Corrections Southeast in Ocilla, GA is seeking a Service Worker to support our on-site food service team. The role includes supervising inmate/detainee workers, coordinating daily kitchen tasks, and ensuring sanitation and safety standards are met.

You will assist with food preparation, manage inventory, and handle deliveries with a focus on timeliness and accuracy. Strong communication and organizational skills are required.