Food Service Supervisor/Program Specialist I

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Career growth

Meaningful work

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The State of Utah invites applications for the Food Service Supervisor (Program Specialist I) within the Utah Department of Corrections in Salt Lake City. The role leads a large prison kitchen, guiding offenders in culinary production while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and security policies.

In this in-office position, you will supervise staff, mentor trainees and collaborate with correctional officers to maintain efficient operations and meaningful rehabilitation outcomes for

Qualifications

• At least two years of supervising personnel in culinary/food service.
• Culinary or food service education, certification or training.
• Working knowledge of computer/office equipment; Google Workplace.
• Familiarity with OSHA food safety standards and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Teach, train, mentor and supervise offenders in a large prison kitchen and food service operation.
• Ensure operations follow food safety regulations and established standards.
• Maintain safety and security guidelines within the correctional environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team supervision

Google Workspace

OSHA/food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary or food service education

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

Google Workplace

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $24.12 - $ Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Application Deadline – 11/16/2026

The Utah Department of Corrections is looking for experienced professional supervisors in the culinary arts and foodservice industry. If you are a highly motivated career minded supervisor and enjoy collaborating to improve the lives of others, please consider joining our team as a Food Service Supervisor (Program Specialist I) in the Division of Prison Operations at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to supervise, mentor, teach and train well behaved criminal offenders in culinary arts at a large professional culinary food service operation. An important role of the Food Service Supervisor is helping offenders achieve goals to improve their lives by teaching them the culinary and workplace skills necessary to help them lead productive and successful lives. This job is NOT public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification.

Key Responsibilities

Principal Duties

• With assistance from correctional officers who handle all security duties, the Food Service Supervisor teaches,trains, mentors and supervises medium security/general population criminal offenders at a large prisonprofessional kitchen and food service operation.
• The Food Service Supervisor can perform, teach, train and monitor all kitchen operations and production activities. This includes the responsibility to ensure operations follow food safety regulations, laws, requirements and practices. Adherence to all established correctional food service standards is required.
• Strick adherence to safety and security guidelines, policies and practices while working in and around acorrectional institution environment is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Has The Following

• At least two years of previous experience managing/supervising subordinate personnel in a culinary production kitchen, restaurant or another food service related industry.
• Culinary or food service related education, certification or training.
• Working knowledge of computer/office equipment and software including Google Workplace. Experience adhering to OSHA workplace safety standards, food safety standards and health regulations,standards and laws.
• Knowledge about dietary requirements, food safety and health agency requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Menu software experience is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge about special diets is not required, however will be beneficial to the position.
• Servsafe manager certified or ability to receive certification within 6 months of employment.

Location

1480 N 8000 W

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116

United States

Background Check Required

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required

Yes

Schedule Code

B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Utah Department of Corrections is a dedicated team of professionals who ensure public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].