Correctional Food Service Supervisor

State of Iowa; Rockwell City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Iowa is seeking a Food Service Operations supervisor to manage all aspects of institutional food service, from ingredient procurement to meal delivery, while supervising incarcerated individuals and ensuring compliance with health codes. The role requires careful supervision, sanitation discipline, and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities include enforcing food safety standards, coordinating training, and maintaining secure operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time work experience in mass food production in a commercial, military, hospital, or institutional food services setting.
• Ability to supervise and train incarcerated individuals.
• Knowledge of local/state food codes and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service operations including procurement, preparation, serving, and delivery.
• Direct supervision of incarcerated individuals in the food service area.
• Maintain security and sanitation standards within the food service and related areas.
• Ensure food safety, temperatures, and proper storage throughout the operation.
• Coordinate training and documentation for staff and incarcerated workers.
• Prepare reports using ICON for incident and policy adherence.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Food handling

Training

Policy compliance

Tools

ICON system

Job description

The State of Iowa is seeking a Food Service Operations supervisor to manage all aspects of institutional food service, from ingredient procurement to meal delivery, while supervising incarcerated individuals and ensuring compliance with health codes. The role requires careful supervision, sanitation discipline, and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities include enforcing food safety standards, coordinating training, and maintaining secure operations.