Corrections Food Service Supervisor - Kitchen Lead

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a capable supervisor for inmate food service operations. You will oversee hiring, evaluating, and discipline of staff, instruct employees, and maintain security within the cafeteria.

You will ensure accurate food orders, complete master menus, and coordinate inspections while driving compliance with health and safety standards. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Related food service experience required.
• Experience in quantity and quality cooking required.
• Must be certified as a ServSafe manager or must attain certification within six months of employment.
• Must be certified by SCDC Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
• Must successfully complete basic supervisory courses within eighteen months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates inmate food service employees.
• Trains and instructs all employees in all phases of their duties.
• Supervises all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.
• Acts as officer in maintaining internal security of cafeteria.
• Works with inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.
• Responsible for the accurate preparation of all food orders on a weekly basis and accurate deliveries.
• Prepares cook's worksheet in strict accordance with SCDC master menu and maintains record for a 5-year period.
• Meets with health, fire and OSHA inspections.
• Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & instruction

Interpersonal communication

Policy compliance

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

SCDC Training Academy certification/basic training

Job description

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a capable supervisor for inmate food service operations. You will oversee hiring, evaluating, and discipline of staff, instruct employees, and maintain security within the cafeteria.

You will ensure accurate food orders, complete master menus, and coordinate inspections while driving compliance with health and safety standards. Prior supervisory experience preferred.