Food Operations Supervisor: Dillwyn Correctional Center #00045 (multi-hire)

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Corrections – Central Administration is seeking a Food Operations Supervisor for Dillwyn Correctional Center. The role oversees inmate staff in meal preparation and service, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards while maintaining cost efficiency.

The position requires supervising inmates, training on kitchen policies, and maintaining quality standards. This is a general public recruitment by the Virginia Department of Corrections, with a competitive pay range and

Qualifications

• Must read and comprehend policies and procedures, and monitor and supervise others.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and cost-efficient practices.
• Demonstrated ability to train and direct inmates in kitchen operations while maintaining guidelines.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates in preparation and serving of meals for population and staff.
• Train inmates in kitchen policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standard of food safety, sanitation and quality in a cost-efficient manner.

Skills

Policy understanding

Inmate supervision

Food safety knowledge

Cost-conscious operations

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title: Food Operations Supervisor: Dillwyn Correctional Center #00045 (multi-hire)

State Role Title: Food Service Technician III

Hiring Range: $46,922.00 - $63,877.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Dillwyn Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position supervises the activities of inmates in the preparation and serving of meals for the population and staff. Trains inmates in all kitchen policies and procedures. Maintains a high standard of food safety, sanitation and quality in a cost-efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend policies and procedures, and to monitor and supervise the work of others effectively. Must possess knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and cost-efficient practices. Demonstrated ability to train and direct inmates in kitchen operations while maintaining compliance with established guidelines. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook.

Additional Considerations

Experience in institutional or correctional food service operations, along with knowledge of inventory control, cost management, and menu planning. Certifications in food safety or sanitation, such as ServSafe, are highly desirable. Strong organizational skills.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications will not be accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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