Correctional Kitchen Supervisor — Food Service Lead

Aramark; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to supervise inmates in a kitchen, ensuring meals align with production plans and safety standards. You will train staff, coordinate tasks, and maintain sanitation and security throughout the facility.

The role requires the ability to lead, enforce guidelines, and ensure adherence to HACCP and Aramark policies. Background in food service and willingness to work in a correctional environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one year of food prep or related work preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience interacting with inmates a plus.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• 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.
• 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

Food safety

Inmate interaction

Team motivation

Safety procedures

Judgment

Independence

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to supervise inmates in a kitchen, ensuring meals align with production plans and safety standards. You will train staff, coordinate tasks, and maintain sanitation and security throughout the facility.

The role requires the ability to lead, enforce guidelines, and ensure adherence to HACCP and Aramark policies. Background in food service and willingness to work in a correctional environment are essential.