Corrections Kitchen Supervisor — Food Service & Safety

Aramark Correctional Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Nashville is seeking a Corrections Oversight Worker to supervise inmates in food preparation and tray assembly, ensuring meals meet production plans and sanitation standards. You will train staff, coordinate work, monitor safety, and enforce security policies to maintain efficient operations.

The role requires the ability to motivate inmates, supervise a team, and obtain a food safety certification. Flexibility to handle varying tasks and adherence to Aramark guidelines are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• One year of food prep or related work is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience interacting with inmates is a plus.
• Ability to motivate and supervise inmates and/or team members to meet quality and quantity goals in a correctional setting.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and tact.
• Must follow basic safety procedures and policies.
• Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain production guidelines by reviewing production and temperature logs.
• Supervise inmates in food preparation and tray assembly.
• Ensure timely, efficient meal service and compliance with Aramark guidelines.
• Participate in preparation and serving of meals.
• Print and distribute recipes.
• Direct inmates in recipe use and train on proper cooking procedures.
• Ensure proper portions and dietary requirements are fulfilled.
• Obtain accurate daily population counts and review with staff.
• Adhere to security policies; keep storage areas locked.
• Ensure tools and equipment are returned to secure areas.
• Determine work procedures and schedules; oversee sanitation schedules.
• Assist in inventory, receiving, and storage of food items; request orders as needed.
• Participate in 5 P's for production, storage, and assembly of meals.
• Follow Aramark SOPs and HACCP procedures for handling and storage.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Motivate inmates

Food safety

Training ability

Coordination of tasks

Sanitation discipline

Job description

Aramark in Nashville is seeking a Corrections Oversight Worker to supervise inmates in food preparation and tray assembly, ensuring meals meet production plans and sanitation standards. You will train staff, coordinate work, monitor safety, and enforce security policies to maintain efficient operations.

The role requires the ability to motivate inmates, supervise a team, and obtain a food safety certification. Flexibility to handle varying tasks and adherence to Aramark guidelines are essential.