Corrections Kitchen Supervisor: Lead Food Prep & Safety

Aramark Correctional Services; Beaver (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corrections is seeking a supervising role to oversee inmate work crews in food preparation and meal service at a correctional facility. The role includes training staff, coordinating production, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.

The position emphasizes adherence to Aramark recipes and portion control, along with security and inventory responsibilities. Experience in food service supervision and a food safety certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience interacting with inmates a plus.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain preparation and production guidelines according to Aramark standards by reviewing and approving production and temperature logs.
• Supervise inmates in food preparation and tray assembly.
• Ensure timely, efficient meal service and all Aramark guidelines are being met.
• Participate in preparation and serving of meals.
• Prints and distribute recipes.
• Direct inmates in the use of Aramark recipes and train on proper cooking procedures.
• Ensure proper portions and any special dietary requirements are fulfilled.
• Obtain accurate daily population counts and review with staff.
• Adhere to security policies and procedures. Ensure storage areas are locked at all times.
• Ensure that all kitchen tools and equipment are returned to their designated secure area. Ensure all keys are returned and secured.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and sanitation schedules while ensuring that cooks, inmates and/or food service workers adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Assist in conducting inventory, properly receiving, and storing food and food related items. Requisition orders as needed for approval.
• Participates in the preparation/5 P's (Participation, Pulls, Production, Portion Control, and Postproduction), storage and assembly of meals and food items.
• Follows the Company's Standard of Operation for food handling and storage. Follows HACCP policies and procedures regarding proper food handling procedures.

Job description

Aramark Corrections is seeking a supervising role to oversee inmate work crews in food preparation and meal service at a correctional facility. The role includes training staff, coordinating production, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.

The position emphasizes adherence to Aramark recipes and portion control, along with security and inventory responsibilities. Experience in food service supervision and a food safety certification is preferred.