Correctional Kitchen Supervisor - Large-Scale Meal Prep

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Waymart (Wayne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons in Waymart, PA is seeking a Cook Supervisor (WS-7404) to independently prepare all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified diet menus, following standardized recipes.

The role requires knowledge of large-quantity cooking, diet modifications, and a Food Protection Manager Certification (ANSI). All applicants must upload certification when applying.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of full range of food preparation principles and techniques to develop or revise recipes.
• Procedures for cooking in large quantities.
• Knowledge of special diets such as high protein, low cholesterol, low fat, calorie-restricted, and sodium-restricted diets.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified diet menus.
• Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes.
• Plan and prepare or coordinate the preparation of entire meals.
• Make substitutions and adjustments in food preparation procedures and seasoning.

Skills

Food preparation

Large-quantity cooking

Diet modification knowledge

Job description

The US Bureau of Prisons in Waymart, PA is seeking a Cook Supervisor (WS-7404) to independently prepare all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified diet menus, following standardized recipes.

The role requires knowledge of large-quantity cooking, diet modifications, and a Food Protection Manager Certification (ANSI). All applicants must upload certification when applying.