Correctional Food Service Officer (Avery-Mitchell CI)

Adult Correction; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus ($3,000)

Referral Bonus ($1,000)

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a dedicated Correctional Food Service Officer I to supervise offender workers and ensure safe, sanitary, and efficient meal operations within a secure facility.

Applicants must meet basic education requirements, pass background and drug screenings, and hold a valid driver's license; training includes six weeks BCOT and ongoing evaluations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, with related experience preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to complete medical/psych evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct offenders in food prep, serving and cleanup per schedules.
• Maintain sanitation, safety and security standards across all food service areas.
• Track inventory, report shortages, and coordinate meal service to housing units.
• Train and oversee offender work crews to uphold food service standards.
• Respond to emergencies or security incidents in food service areas.

Skills

Criminal background check

Drug screening

Medical and psychological evaluations

Driver's license

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division Job Classification Title Correctional Food Service Officer I (S) Position Number Grade NC05

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

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Correctional Food Service Officers (CFSO). This role offers a rewarding career path in public safety and food service management within a secure correctional environment. Employees in this position play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant meal preparation and delivery for the offender population while maintaining security and sanitation standards.

Correctional Food Service Officer Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct offenders in food preparation, serving, and cleanup activities according to established menus and schedules.
• Monitor compliance with sanitation, safety, and security standards in all food service areas.
• Maintain strict control of tools, equipment, and offender movement to ensure facility security.
• Inspect food items and supplies for quality and quantity; report shortages or discrepancies promptly.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and ensure preventive maintenance is completed.
• Complete required documentation, including production records, temperature logs, and inventory reports.
• Coordinate timely meal service and distribution to designated housing units.
• Respond to emergencies or security incidents in food service areas following established procedures.
• Train and oversee offender work crews to ensure adherence to food service standards.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing food and supplies in compliance with inventory control procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• 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
• Hires may be eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus
• If you were referred by a current Department of Adult Corrections employee, they may qualify for a $1,000 referral bonus. Enter their name in the referral section of your application.

Correctional Food Service Officer I: Minimum – Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight, they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day.

• Salary Range: $32,639 -$57,117
• Salary Grade: NC05

Correctional Food Service Officer II: Medium – Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities.

• Salary Range: $34,270 - $59,973
• Salary Grade: NC06

Work Schedules

Employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.

Trainee Progression Candidate Consideration

If fully qualified applicants are unavailable, candidates may be considered for trainee appointments. Trainee salaries may begin below the posted range and increase as minimum qualifications are obtained in accordance with State policy.

Basic Correctional Food Service Officer Training (BCOT)

All new hires must complete six weeks of Basic Correctional food service officer Training (BCOT). This entails a required overnight weekday stay at training facility. Room and board is provided. Transportation is available upon request.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification. 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

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

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.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all four levels (I,II,III and Trainee) of Correctional Food Service Officer based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant as well as the business needs of the Institution.

Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

Correctional Food Service Officer I

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

Correctional Food Service Officer II

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

Correctional Food Service Officer III

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

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.

Recruiter

Recruiter: Santino East Email: [e-mail] North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.