Corrections Kitchen Supervisor — Meals & Safety Lead

ARAMARK; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

ARAMARK in Kansas City area (Facility: Kansas Juvenile Correction Center) seeks a Food Service Worker to supervise inmates and train staff in meal prep and safety. You will ensure proper portions, dietary needs, logs, and security compliance while supporting efficient service in a correctional kitchen.

The role requires at least 1 year in food prep, ability to motivate and supervise, and a food safety certification. Background checks and security clearance are required.

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 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.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and tact.
• Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and policies.
• Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance.

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 HACCP policies and procedures regarding proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Supervision

Food prep

Inmate interaction

Staff motivation

Safety procedures

Security clearance

Food safety

Independent work

Judgment & tact

Job description

ARAMARK in Kansas City area (Facility: Kansas Juvenile Correction Center) seeks a Food Service Worker to supervise inmates and train staff in meal prep and safety. You will ensure proper portions, dietary needs, logs, and security compliance while supporting efficient service in a correctional kitchen.

The role requires at least 1 year in food prep, ability to motivate and supervise, and a food safety certification. Background checks and security clearance are required.