Correctional Kitchen Supervisor

DelDOT; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking a Casual/Seasonal Food Service Specialist I to support institutional dining operations within a correctional setting in Delaware. The role focuses on cooking, food preparation, safety, sanitation, and supervising inmate food service workers per established policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least six months of cooking experience; a valid driver's license; and the ability to follow reports and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience in institutional or commercial cooking and baking.
• Knowledge of proper safety, storage and sanitation standards for food items.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Applies food service principles, practices and methods governing food preparation activities such as food handling, proper storage and temperature control, cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils to comply with safety and sanitary standards.
• Instructs inmate food service workers in the operation of various commercial kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, ovens, toasters, meat slicers, choppers, deep fryers, food processors, steam pots, blenders, and mixers.
• Instructs inmates/youth food service workers in food preparation, cooking, safe food and storage handling.
• Supervises inmates/youths in their kitchen assignments, directing their activities and establishing a positive working relationship.
• Maintains a positive supportive relationship with youth/inmates food service workers through appropriate use of active listening skills in providing guidance as needed.
• Prepares and cooks meals.
• Maintains control of kitchen utensils, tools and equipment.
• Enforces rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the institution and the department in the maintenance of discipline, order, security and housekeeping of assigned locations and staff.
• Enforces personal hygiene rules for inmate/youth food service workers to maintain sanitary standards.
• Prepares various reports and maintains accurate records.
• Attends various Department approved training courses.

Skills

Food service principles

Inmate supervision

Safety and sanitation knowledge

Narrative report writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashers

Ovens

Meat slicers

Job description

DelDOT is seeking a Casual/Seasonal Food Service Specialist I to support institutional dining operations within a correctional setting in Delaware. The role focuses on cooking, food preparation, safety, sanitation, and supervising inmate food service workers per established policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least six months of cooking experience; a valid driver's license; and the ability to follow reports and training requirements.