Correctional Kitchen Supervisor: Lead Food Service & Safety

Aramark; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Health Benefits

401k

Vacation/PTO

Holiday Pay

College Tuition Assistance

Free Shift Meals

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for the New Castle facility in Indiana. The role oversees inmate workers, trains staff in food preparation, and ensures meals meet production plans with strict safety and sanitation standards.

You will supervise, coordinate, and improve meal preparation, while training inmates on recipes and portion control to meet dietary requirements. The position emphasizes security, logs, and adherence to ARAMARK protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able 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 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
• Prints and distribute recipes.
• 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 experience

Food safety certification

Inmate interaction

Team motivation

Independent work

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for the New Castle facility in Indiana. The role oversees inmate workers, trains staff in food preparation, and ensures meals meet production plans with strict safety and sanitation standards.

You will supervise, coordinate, and improve meal preparation, while training inmates on recipes and portion control to meet dietary requirements. The position emphasizes security, logs, and adherence to ARAMARK protocols.