Correctional Food Service Supervisor II-Davidson Correctional Center

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Food Service Supervisor II to oversee large-scale meal production at Davidson Correctional Center. You will supervise cooks, ensure dietary compliance, and maintain equipment and sanitation standards.

The role involves directing incarcerated kitchen workers, enforcing health guidelines, and managing inventory and documentation for daily operations. Strong leadership in a corrections setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large-scale food production and food service activities.
• Supervision of Employees/Inmate Workers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Meal Production: supervise cooking, baking, portioning, and assembly of meals according to menus and recipes.
• Special Dietary Compliance: ensure medical diets and religious meal trays are prepared and served.
• Equipment Maintenance: oversee safe operation and sanitation of heavy kitchen equipment.
• Direct Incarcerated Workers: train, assign, and evaluate incarcerated kitchen workers.
• Health and Safety Standards: enforce health regulations and HACCP guidelines.
• Sanitation Management: supervise deep cleaning of food prep zones and storage.
• Receiving and Storage: inspect deliveries for quality and safety; manage FIFO.
• Inventory Tracking: monitor food supplies and participate in stock counts.
• Documentation: complete shift logs, incident reports, and temperature charts.

Skills

Large-scale food production

Food service supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years institutional food prep/food service

2 years as Correctional Food Service Officer

Education/Experience equivalency

Job description

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification TitleCorrectional Food Service Supervisor II (S)Position Number60072760GradeNC08About UsThe 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 WorkThis position is located at Davidson Correctional Center in Davidson County, NC.This position will conduct shift line-up, make shift assignments and inspect all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post. Complete, review and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations and administrative forms. Account for persons and funds to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready. Provide supervision for subordinate staff and to includes all work tasks asked to perform.Key Duties:Direct Meal Production: Supervise the cooking, baking, portioning, and timely assembly of large-volume meals according to approved master menus and standardized recipes.Special Dietary Compliance: Ensure proper preparation and distribution of medical diets (e.g., diabetic, renal, low sodium) and religious meal trays.Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the safe operation, minor servicing, and sanitation of heavy commercial kitchen equipment (steam kettles, convection ovens, industrial dishwashers, slicers).Direct Incarcerated Workers: Train, assign, and evaluate incarcerated kitchen workers on culinary tasks, sanitation procedures, and workplace safety.Health and Safety Standards: Enforce local health department regulations, SERV Safe/HACCP guidelines, and institutional standards for food storage, holding temperatures, and hygiene.Sanitation Management: Supervise the deep cleaning of food prep zones, dish rooms, walk-in coolers, dry storage, and waste areas.Receiving and Storage: Inspect incoming deliveries for quality, quantity, and safety, rejecting compromised shipments and ensuring prompt refrigeration or rotation (FIFO).Inventory Tracking: Monitor food supplies and supplies usage, alert senior management to shortages, and participate in periodic stock counts.Documentation: Complete daily shift logs, incident reports, meal attendance sheets, temperature monitoring charts, and tool/chemical verification sheets.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $39,244-$68,679 Salary Grade: NC08Candidates 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. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Documented knowledge of large-scale food production and food service activities.Documented supervision of Employees/Inmate WorkersThe Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.State Benefits Information:The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Health Insurance optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveNote to Current State Employees :The salary grade for this position is NC08 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.About The Division of Institutions:The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.Supplemental Contact Information:NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:Complete education history (including high school)Full work experience detailsCertificates and licenses, if applicableEducation must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.Criminal Justice Certified PositionsIf 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 . ALL applicants must:Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)Pass a criminal background checkProduce a negative drug screening resultSuccessfully complete medical and psychological evaluationsPossess a valid driver’s licenseEducation Equivalency VerificationThe 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 .Veterans’ and National Guard PreferenceApplicants 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 RequirementThe 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 ProhibitionsADA AccommodationsConsistent 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 ExperienceSome 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.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 two years as a Correctional Food Service Officer; 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 CommissionEEO StatementT he 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:Kathy Williams FoxEmail:[e-mail]