Corrections Food Service Coordinator

Oregon Department of Human Services; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Public retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Food Service Coordinator to lead food production for Adult In Custody (AIC) crews. You will prepare meals, follow menus, ensure nutrition and sanitation standards, and maintain documentation.

The role includes enforcing security, responding to incidents, and overseeing related operations such as garden, warehouse, and canteen activities. You will train crews in sanitation, equipment use, and safety, and help manage timelines to minimize

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or higher AND one year of experience in a commercial food service facility or similar.
• OR An associate's degree in Food Service Management, Foods and Hospitality Service, or a directly-related field.
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support AIC work crews in large-quantity meal preparation.
• Follow established menus to meet daily nutritional standards and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service and training documentation through reporting channels.
• Enforce security procedures and monitor tools to prevent contraband; respond to incidents.
• Oversee food preparation timelines to reduce waste and ensure quality.
• Train crews in sanitation, equipment use, cleaning, and chemical safety.
• Supervise garden operations; assist with warehouse and canteen operations as needed.

Skills

Food service supervision

Team leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Menu/adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 09/29/2026 Application Deadline: 10/11/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $5,233 - $6,271 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Corrections Food Service Coordinator Job Description: Req-207580

About the Job – Your Role

As a Food Services Coordinator, you will lead and support Adult In Custody (AIC) work crews in preparing large‑quantity meals, including cooking, baking, food handling, and storage. You will follow established menus to meet daily nutritional standards while ensuring all sanitation practices meet State Health Codes, DOC policies, and facility expectations. You will also maintain accurate food service and training documentation through established reporting channels.

In this role, you will help maintain a safe and orderly environment by enforcing security procedures, monitoring critical tools, and conducting daily searches of AICs and work areas to prevent contraband. You will respond to incidents, monitor for escape risks, maintain key control, complete AIC counts, and submit all required misconduct or incident reports to facility administration.

You will also oversee food preparation timelines to support efficient cooking practices and reduce waste, ensuring each meal meets quality standards for taste, appearance, and readiness. In addition, you will train AIC crews in sanitation, safe equipment use, cleaning practices, and chemical safety. Other responsibilities may include supervising garden operations, ordering supplies through Center 2, transporting meal trays, and assisting with warehouse and canteen operations as needed. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education completion at same or higher level AND one year of experience in a commercial food service facility, full-service restaurant, or other food preparing type establishment;
• OR An associate's degree in Food Service Management, Foods and Hospitality Service, or a directly-related field.
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.

Requested Skills

• Skill in maintaining production as required by menus and/or recipes and work schedules.
• Skilled in supervising medium to large teams, serving effectively as a team lead or shift supervisor.
• Skill in operating and or supervising a commercial kitchen equipment.
• General knowledge of principles of sanitation as it applies to food preparation.

Working Conditions

This position works inside a secure adult correctional prison and may encounter angry hostile or abusive AIC’s which could result in personal physical injury, death, or becoming a hostage. Inherent custodial duties include responsibility for handling AIC incidents in the immediate work area. The employee is responsible to prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, equipment, and contraband and to document unusual incidents occurring. This position is subject to call back to the prison in the event of an emergency and is subject to assignment in any position in the institution. High noise levels at all times, extreme variations in temperatures. Stands and walks from long periods of time on concrete floors and required to bend for searches. Will be walking on Wet slippery floors and will be required to deal with AIC's on a daily basis. This also includes driving on occasional basis. Must be able to demonstrate all tasks associated with assigned jobs. This could include lifting up to 50 lbs., actual food preparation, storage methods, and proper cleaning techniques.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti‑racist corrections system.

Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people.

Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills. Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews. Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews. Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks. A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay. A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate.

Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

• The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint‑based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
• Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant.
• CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.
• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B)

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997).

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”