Food Service Supervisor

Combined-Public-Communications; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

ESOP

Benefits

Job summary

Combined-Public-Communications in Newton, IA, seeks a Food Service Supervisor to manage daily kitchen operations, food prep, and meal service within a detention center setting.

You will supervise kitchen staff and inmates, ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and security standards while controlling inventory and costs. This role emphasizes leadership, policy enforcement, and adherence to guidelines in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and enforce policies.
• Previous food service experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work in a secure correctional facility environment.
• Full-time position.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company participation.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations, food prep, and meal service.
• Supervise kitchen staff and inmate workers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health standards.
• Handle inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Follow facility safety and security procedures.
• Plan and execute menus based on guidelines and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Follow policies

Food service experience

Inmate work environment

Job description

Food Service Supervisor
Jasper County IA Detention Center
Full-Time | PTO + 401(k) + ESOP + Benefits

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily kitchen operations, food prep, and meal service
• Supervise kitchen staff and inmate workers
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health standards
• Handle inventory, ordering, and cost control
• Follow facility safety and security procedures
• Plan and execute menus based on guidelines and budget

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and enforce policies
• Previous food service experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to work in a secure correctional facility environment
• Full-time position
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company participation
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to build leadership skills, gain valuable food service experience, and be part of a structured, team-oriented environment.

This role is based inside a secure correctional facility. You’ll work in a professional kitchen setting while following established safety and security procedures.

Keywords

Food Service Supervisor, Kitchen Supervisor, Cafeteria Supervisor, Dining Services Supervisor, Food Production Supervisor, Institutional Food Service, Correctional Food Service, Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, Chef De Cuisine, Entry Level.