Correctional Kitchen Supervisor - Lead Food Prep & Safety

Aramark Correctional Services; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Corrections Oversight Worker to supervise inmates, train workers, and coordinate meal production in a correctional facility. The role focuses on sanitation, safety, and adherence to Aramark standards and HACCP procedures, with duties adapting to client requirements and location needs.

The position emphasizes practical leadership, culinary supervision, and ensuring meals are prepared accurately, on time, and in compliance with dietary needs and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one year of food prep or related work preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience interacting with inmates a plus.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and tact.
• Must follow basic safety procedures and policies.
• Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain production guidelines and logs.
• Supervise inmates in food preparation and tray assembly.
• Ensure timely, safe meal service and compliance with guidelines.
• Assist in preparation and serving of meals.
• Prints and distributes recipes.
• Direct inmates in use of recipes and training on cooking procedures.
• Ensure proper portions and dietary requirements are fulfilled.
• Obtain accurate daily population counts and review with staff.
• Adhere to security policies; keep storage areas locked.
• Ensure kitchen tools/equipment are secured and returned.
• Set work and sanitation schedules; monitor adherence.
• Assist in inventory, receiving, and storage of food items.
• Contributes to 5 Ps: Participation, Pulls, Production, Portion control, Postproduction.
• Follow HACCP policies and proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Motivate and supervise inmates

Ability to work independently

Good judgment and tact

Food safety awareness

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Corrections Oversight Worker to supervise inmates, train workers, and coordinate meal production in a correctional facility. The role focuses on sanitation, safety, and adherence to Aramark standards and HACCP procedures, with duties adapting to client requirements and location needs.

The position emphasizes practical leadership, culinary supervision, and ensuring meals are prepared accurately, on time, and in compliance with dietary needs and safety regulations.