Correctional Food Service Manager Ill - Central Prison

Adult Correction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community(ty

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Adult Correction is seeking a dedicated professional to coordinate the Food Service Department at a major correctional facility in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on planning, directing, and supervising meal production and service for offenders, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The position includes managing budgets, staff, and operations, with potential for shift variations to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required with 6+ years in institutional food service.
• Experience managing food service operations in a correctional or institutional setting.
• Ability to adhere to health regulations and safety standards.
• Knowledge of meal planning and supply estimation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise the preparation and serving of food for offenders at a large complex facility.
• Manage fiscal and personnel operations of the Food Service Department and conduct investigations as needed.

Skills

Large-scale food production knowledge

Supervisory leadership

Food management techniques & healthReg

Meal planning & estimation

Education

High School or GED

Six years institutional food service experience

Three years Correctional Food Service Supervisor

Job description

Position Details

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Food Service Manager III (S) Position Number 60066335 Grade NC11

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Reporting to the Associate Warden of Programs at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position's primary purpose is to coordinate the operational functions of the Food Service Department. Other job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Planning, directing and supervising the preparation and serving of food to offenders at a large complex correctional facility with hospital operations and with complex offender populations with special needs.
2. Managing the fiscal and personnel operations of the Food Service Department and conducting investigations as needed as it relates to operational needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the Minimum Education and Experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of large-scale food production and food service activities.
• Documented supervision/leadership of employees and/or offender workers.
• Documented knowledge of food management techniques and health regulations.
• Documented ability to estimate and plan for meal preparation to include supplies, food items and time requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $45,431 - $79,504.

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

About Central Prison

Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers. While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry, or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors, and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or other worship services.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND six years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, OR three years as a Correctional Food Service Supervisor; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Applicants must: Legal/Background Requirements

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at [e-mail] or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Vets: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB-23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement: The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

ADA Accommodations: Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.