Correctional Food Service Supervisor III - Central Prison

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Job summary

The Government of North Carolina seeks a Correctional Food Service Supervisor III for Central Prison to manage food service operations. This full-time position requires overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards, and managing meal preparation for offenders. Applicants must have relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services.
• Documented supervision of employees or offender workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for Correctional Food Service Officers.
• Manage large-scale food activities and service diets to offenders.
• Oversee food preparation, serving, and sanitation tasks.

Skills

Sanitation

Menu Planning

Inventory Management

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Correctional Food Service Supervisor III - Central Prison

State of North Carolina

$41,655.00 - $72,897.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-07793 INST30 60066338

Adult Correction

Division

Operations

06/26/2025

Closing Date

7/10/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Correctional Food Service Supervisor III

This position has required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Please review them carefully. If you have the required KSAs for this position , enter a detailed description in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough.

**This vacancy announcement is to fill two (2) positions. Applicants applying for position number 60066338 will also be considered for position number 60066339.**

Reporting to the Correctional Food Service Manager, this position is located in the Food Service Department at a multi-custody male correctional facility. This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing supervision for Correctional Food Service Officers.
• Providing oversight of offenders performing large-scale food activities.
• Supervising the preparation and service of regular and therapeutic diets for the offender population.
• Planning, directing, and supervising the daily preparation and serving of food to offenders.
• Daily work includes food preparation, serving, storage, menu planning, menu substitutions, and maintaining sanitation requirements.
• Performing required recordkeeping.
• Using computerized food and nutrition systems to prepare and serve daily meals.
• Conducting employee work appraisals.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week)withState Benefits .The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range will be $41,655 - $72,897.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC10(Salary Range:$41,655 - $72,897). 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 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilitieslisted below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. ( We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application . ) If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) .

To qualify for this position, applicants must document in the work experience section of the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented experience in sanitation, preparing menus, managing inventory, and/or other large-scale food service production activities.
• Documented supervision of employees and/or offender workers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diplomaANDfour years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations,oras a Correctional Officer,orthree 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 Commission.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

TheNorth Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC)is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes Institutions with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff in state prisons as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The Division of Institutionsis one of the divisions in DAC andemploys a variety of staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB-23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD-256 or NGB-22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• 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 (Download PDF reader) .

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