Correctional Kitchen Supervisor — Lead Meals & Safety

Aramark; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and paid days off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to supervise inmates in a correctional kitchen, train staff, and coordinate tasks to meet production plans. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and adherence to all standards and client requirements.

The position offers $19.09–$19.25 per hour with strong benefits. Candidates must be comfortable in a correctional facility and pass a background check. Good faith compensation data is provided and benefits vary by location.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience interacting with inmates a plus.
• Ability to motivate and supervise inmates and/or team members to attain quality and quantity of food production in a correctional work environment.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and tact.
• Must be able to 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

Supervise inmates

Train workers

Coordinate work

Sanitation

Safety compliance

Tools

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to supervise inmates in a correctional kitchen, train staff, and coordinate tasks to meet production plans. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and adherence to all standards and client requirements.

The position offers $19.09–$19.25 per hour with strong benefits. Candidates must be comfortable in a correctional facility and pass a background check. Good faith compensation data is provided and benefits vary by location.