Correctional Kitchen Supervisor — Food Safety & Training

Aramark; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker supervisor to oversee inmate workers in a kitchen setting, ensuring meals meet production plans and safety standards. You will train staff, coordinate schedules, and enforce security policies while maintaining sanitation and proper portions.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to HACCP guidelines, and accurate population counts to support efficient meal service in a correctional facility.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one year of food prep or related work preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to motivate and supervise inmates and/or team members in a correctional environment.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance.

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.
• 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.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and sanitation schedules while ensuring that cooks, inmates and staff adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Assist in conducting inventory, properly receiving, and storing food and food related items.
• Participates in the preparation/5 P’s (Participation, Pulls, Production, Portion Control, and Postproduction).
• Follows the Company’s Standard of Operation for food handling and storage and HACCP procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inmate supervision

Food safety certification

Food preparation

Team motivation

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker supervisor to oversee inmate workers in a kitchen setting, ensuring meals meet production plans and safety standards. You will train staff, coordinate schedules, and enforce security policies while maintaining sanitation and proper portions.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to HACCP guidelines, and accurate population counts to support efficient meal service in a correctional facility.