Corrections Food Service Officer

Scott Count; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scott County Employment Benefits

Job summary

Scott County in Davenport, Iowa is hiring a Corrections Food Service Officer to oversee and participate in the preparation of nutritionally balanced meals under supervision. The role ensures safety and sanitary procedures are followed in a correctional kitchen.

The position requires coordinating with inmates, managing inventory and diets, and maintaining records using the county systems. Salary is hourly, with benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience in large-scale food service or preparation preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitary food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise inmate workers in meal production and kitchen sanitation.
• Oversee tray, snack, and menu meal production and transport; manage special diet configuration.
• Review and update special diet orders; print snack and diet labels.
• Track inmate movement and updates in the jail system.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Offender Management System (OMS)

Job description

Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position. Scott County participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:30pm Central Time.

Job Title: Corrections Food Service Officer

Closing Date/Time: Tuesday, 9/15/2026, 4:30 pm

Salary: $21.45 to $21.45 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Davenport, Iowa

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Corrections Food Service Officer oversees and participates in the preparation of nutritionally balanced meals in accordance with safety and sanitary procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides training and instruction to inmates in meal production, safe food handling, and kitchen sanitation; supervises and implements corrective and disciplinary actions to ensure task are being performed appropriately and safely.
• Oversees tray, snack, and menu meal production and transport; manages special diet configuration; verifies daily inventory by tracking items on daily menus.
• Uses system computer to review and update special diet orders; prints snack and diet labels.
• Tracks inmate movement, changes, and updates within the jail using the Offender Management System (OMS).
• Demonstrates the ability to exemplify, by his/her actions, the County PRIDE philosophy.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Standards for Initial Consideration

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) years of experience in large scale food service or preparation; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Sanitary food preparation practices and standards.
• Supervisory principles and practices.
• Food service and safety standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Kitchen tools, equipment, machinery, and cleaning chemicals.

Skill in:

• Preparing and cooking balanced meals that meet dietary guidelines and requirements.
• Providing effective supervision and direction to inmate workers.
• Interacting tactfully and professionally with County staff, inmates, and outside agencies.
• Managing and controlling food costs and inventory to meet budget guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Supplemental Information

License and Certification Requirements

Must possess a Basic Jail Training certificate or obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.

Must possess a ServSafe certification or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Work is performed in correctional kitchen and food preparation areas and requires exposure to hot and cold temperatures; dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery; hazardous chemicals and potentially violent inmates.

May be required to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

The following is a summary of benefits provided to non-union County employees. Benefits for employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement may vary somewhat depending on specific contract provisions.

• Scott County Employment Benefits