Culinary Lead: Train Inmates, Lead Kitchen Operations

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska–Anchorage Correctional Center seeks a Food Service Lead to supervise kitchen operations, train inmates in culinary arts, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

You will oversee meal preparation, manage shifts, document diet orders, and verify hot/cold carts are loaded and temperature-checked before serving.

This role requires ServSafe certification and the ability to work in a secure corrections environment with a focus on professionalism and public safety.

Qualifications

• Train inmates in culinary arts, sanitation, hygiene, and proper use and cleaning of industrial kitchen equipment.
• Ensure food serving methods meet the State of Alaska’s Department of Environmental Conservation standards.
• Adjust work schedules based on inmate availability.
• Document prepared diets and food items served.

Responsibilities

• Train inmates in culinary arts, including food preparation, sanitation, hygiene, and proper use and cleaning of industrial kitchen equipment.
• Ensure food serving methods meet the State of Alaska’s Department of Environmental Conservation standards.
• Adjust work schedules based on inmate availability.
• Document prepared diets and food items served.

Skills

Inmate training

Food service leadership

Sanitation and safety

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

ServSafe Food Worker Certificate

Job description

State of Alaska–Anchorage Correctional Center seeks a Food Service Lead to supervise kitchen operations, train inmates in culinary arts, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

You will oversee meal preparation, manage shifts, document diet orders, and verify hot/cold carts are loaded and temperature-checked before serving.

This role requires ServSafe certification and the ability to work in a secure corrections environment with a focus on professionalism and public safety.