Corrections Kitchen Supervisor – Lead Food Service

Aramark; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Corrections Oversight Worker to supervise inmates during meal preparation and ensure adherence to production plans and food safety standards. You will train staff, coordinate tasks, and enforce sanitation and safety protocols in a correctional kitchen.

The role emphasizes supervision, inventory handling, and adherence to security procedures while maintaining quality meal production under Aramark guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one year of food prep or related work preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience interacting with inmates a plus.
• Ability to motivate and supervise inmates and/or team members to attain quality and quantity of food production in a correctional work environment.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to production guidelines and review 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 the use of Aramark recipes and train on cooking procedures.
• Ensure proper portions and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Obtain daily population counts and review with staff.
• Adhere to security policies; keep storage areas locked and secure.
• Ensure kitchen tools and equipment are secured and returned.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Leadership

Independent work

Good judgment

Food safety certification

Security clearance

Motivation and supervision

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Corrections Oversight Worker to supervise inmates during meal preparation and ensure adherence to production plans and food safety standards. You will train staff, coordinate tasks, and enforce sanitation and safety protocols in a correctional kitchen.

The role emphasizes supervision, inventory handling, and adherence to security procedures while maintaining quality meal production under Aramark guidelines.