Correctional Kitchen Supervisor - Lead Large-Scale Meals

MaineGuide; Maine; On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine State Prison in Warren is seeking a Correctional Cook Supervisor to oversee a large central kitchen, manage staff, and maintain strict kitchen security. This role directs meal preparation, supervises inmates, and ensures compliance with sanitary standards and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities include menu planning, requisitioning supplies, training staff, and coordinating with units and infirmary to provide nutritious meals on schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials, methods, utensils, and equipment used in food preparation.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation requirements.
• Knowledge of food values and nutrition.
• Knowledge of menu planning and food preparation methods for large institutional meals.
• Knowledge of kitchen supply needs and requisition processes.
• Ability to cook, bake, and serve meals.
• Ability to clean kitchen area and utensils.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time under high temperatures.
• Ability to plan, direct, oversee, and coordinate work of subordinates.
• Ability to handle confrontations with residents.
• Ability to make decisions under stress.
• Ability to delegate authority.
• Ability to recognize security breaches.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, oversees, appraises, and directs the work activities of a large central correctional facility kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared on time and kitchen security is maintained.
• Plans menus that are nutritionally balanced at minimum cost.
• Estimates food needs and initiates requisition for food to support the menu.
• Trains and instructs new employees and residents in their duties and coordinates cooking activities to ensure meals are properly prepared and served on schedule.
• Directs cooking activities to ensure coordinated food preparation and maximize efficiency.
• Allocates prepared food for distribution to units and infirmary to provide proper nutrition.
• Oversees and inspects cleaning of kitchens and equipment to meet sanitary standards.
• Oversees special menus (diabetic, low calorie, low fat) to meet dietary needs.
• Oversees monitoring and control of residents to maintain discipline and security.
• Secures and controls kitchen knives, security keys, food, and equipment to prevent pilferage and maintain security.
• Writes passes, escorts residents, and conducts head counts to ensure accountability.
• Performs shakedowns and searches to prevent contraband in the kitchen.
• Prepares reports on resident conduct, work performance, and kitchen requirements.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Kitchen safety

Nutrition knowledge

Menu planning

Food requisition

Coaching and training

Security awareness

Discipline and resident handling

Decision making under stress

Team delegation

Job description

Maine State Prison in Warren is seeking a Correctional Cook Supervisor to oversee a large central kitchen, manage staff, and maintain strict kitchen security. This role directs meal preparation, supervises inmates, and ensures compliance with sanitary standards and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities include menu planning, requisitioning supplies, training staff, and coordinating with units and infirmary to provide nutritious meals on schedule.