Correctional Food Service Supervisor

State of Wyoming; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Retirement - Pension and 457B

Flexible schedules

Work-life balance options

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking a Food Service Specialist at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution to supervise inmate food service workers and ensure meals meet dietary, safety, and sanitation standards. The role oversees preparation, serving, inventory, and compliance with health guidelines.

Preference may be given to those with correctional food service experience; associates degree in culinary arts is required. This position includes benefits and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety practices and temperature control.
• Knowledge of basic employee supervision methods.
• Knowledge of meal preparation and quantity/quality controls.
• Knowledge of procurement, receiving, and storage methods.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws governing food preparation.
• Knowledge of handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Skill in written and oral communications.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, prepares, and supervises food preparation for meals.
• Trains workers in safety and sanitation.
• Directs dietary substitutions and religious/medical diets.
• Directs portioning and serving of meals.
• Oversees distribution of bulk food and pre-plated meals.
• Maintains health guidelines in daily preparation of food.
• Manages inventory and daily reviews of items.

Skills

Food safety

Supervision

Meal preparation

Procurement & storage

Regulations & laws

Written & oral communication

Education

Associate's Degree (Culinary Arts)

Tools

Safety training

Job description

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking a Food Service Specialist at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution to supervise inmate food service workers and ensure meals meet dietary, safety, and sanitation standards. The role oversees preparation, serving, inventory, and compliance with health guidelines.

Preference may be given to those with correctional food service experience; associates degree in culinary arts is required. This position includes benefits and a pension plan.