Corrections Food Service Coordinator

oregon; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Food Service Coordinator to lead Adult In Custody work crews, overseeing large‑quantity meal preparation, following menus, and ensuring nutrition and sanitation standards are met. You will document food service activities and support safe operations.

You will enforce security procedures, monitor tools, respond to incidents, and train crews in sanitation and safe equipment use while coordinating with various departments to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher required.
• One year of experience in a commercial food service facility or similar setting.
• Associate degree in Food Service Management or related field; must obtain Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead Adult In Custody work crews in preparing meals.
• Follow established menus to meet daily nutrition standards and maintain sanitation.
• Train crews in sanitation, equipment use, and cleaning practices.

Skills

Production planning

Team supervision

Kitchen equipment

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in related field

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

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.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. 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.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

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%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• 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. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

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). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

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. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

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.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Reference Number: 207580