Correctional Kitchen Lead - Food Service Supervisor

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is seeking a Food Service Lead at the Fairbanks Correctional Center. This role supervises and trains an inmate crew in preparing and serving meals for about 300 prisoners daily, ensuring proper diets, bakery output, and portioning while maintaining security and sanitation.

You will receive, store, rotate, and track food stocks and enforce safety protocols in a structured kitchen.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food terminology and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise inmate workers and meals for large populations.
• Effective communication and record-keeping in a secure facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains inmate work crew in meal prep and service for about 300 prisoners daily.
• Ensures sanitation, safety, and proper use of kitchen equipment.
• Maintains food stock, inventories, and records; enforces security protocols.

Skills

Decision Making

Integrity/Honesty

Manages and Organizes Information

Job description

The State of Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is seeking a Food Service Lead at the Fairbanks Correctional Center. This role supervises and trains an inmate crew in preparing and serving meals for about 300 prisoners daily, ensuring proper diets, bakery output, and portioning while maintaining security and sanitation.

You will receive, store, rotate, and track food stocks and enforce safety protocols in a structured kitchen.