Correctional Kitchen Supervisor - Inmate Labor & Food Prep

Ultipro; Jonesboro (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Parish Correctional Center in Jonesboro, LA seeks a full-time Food Service Worker to oversee inmate labor in the kitchen, supervise tasks, and ensure sanitation and safety compliance. The role requires coordinating meals, inventories, and deliveries, while maintaining standards and efficiency.

The position offers a $19.86 per hour wage and requires high school graduation or GED, with preference for correctional food service experience and supervisory background.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Wage-earning experience in correctional, commercial, or institutional food preparation service management or eighteen months of correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
• Correctional or institutional food service experience preferred.
• Experience in the supervision of employees or offenders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inmate/detainee worker program; creates and implements orientation forms; trains and orientates in duties including sanitation and hand washing; assigns daily kitchen tasks and supervises inmates/detainees.
• Prepares or instructs inmate labor in the preparation of various food items per standards and recipes.
• Follows facility housekeeping and safety practices in preparation, oversight, and serving meals.
• Checks deliveries; stocks foods and supplies; maintains inventory and orders groceries and supplies.
• Compiles weekly kitchen inventory and maintains the computer inventory system.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jackson Parish Correctional Center in Jonesboro, LA seeks a full-time Food Service Worker to oversee inmate labor in the kitchen, supervise tasks, and ensure sanitation and safety compliance. The role requires coordinating meals, inventories, and deliveries, while maintaining standards and efficiency.

The position offers a $19.86 per hour wage and requires high school graduation or GED, with preference for correctional food service experience and supervisory background.