Correctional Kitchen Supervisor

ARAMARK; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Corrections Oversight Worker in Nashville to supervise inmate workers in meal preparation and tray assembly, ensuring meals comply with production plans and sanitation standards.

The role trains staff on proper cooking procedures, enforces portion control, and maintains safety and security in a correctional setting. Strong supervisory skills and a food safety certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Supervisory and leadership capabilities in a correctional food service setting.
• Experience interacting with inmates is preferred and beneficial.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a food safety certification.
• Capable of working independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates awareness of safety procedures and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain preparation and production guidelines according to Aramark standards by reviewing and approving production and temperature logs.
• Supervise inmates in food preparation and tray assembly.
• Ensure timely, efficient meal service and all Aramark guidelines are being met.
• Participate in preparation and serving of meals.
• Prints and distributes recipes.
• Direct inmates in the use of Aramark recipes and train on proper cooking procedures.
• Ensure proper portions and any special dietary requirements are fulfilled.
• Obtain accurate daily population counts and review with staff.
• Adhere to security policies and procedures. Ensure storage areas are locked at all times.
• Ensure that all kitchen tools and equipment are returned to their designated secure area. Ensure all keys are returned and secured.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and sanitation schedules while ensuring that cooks, inmates and/or food service workers adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Assist in conducting inventory, properly receiving, and storing food and food related items. Requisition orders as needed for approval.
• Participates in the preparation/5 P's (Participation, Pulls, Production, Portion Control, and Postproduction), storage and assembly of meals and food items.
• Follows the Company's Standard of Operation for food handling and storage. Follows HACCP policies and procedures regarding proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inmate interaction

Food safety certification

Independent work

Safety awareness

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Corrections Oversight Worker in Nashville to supervise inmate workers in meal preparation and tray assembly, ensuring meals comply with production plans and sanitation standards.

The role trains staff on proper cooking procedures, enforces portion control, and maintains safety and security in a correctional setting. Strong supervisory skills and a food safety certification are preferred.