Food Service Supervisor/Program Specialist I

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

Job summary

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking a Food Service Supervisor (Program Specialist I) to supervise and mentor offenders in a large prison kitchen in Salt Lake City. This on-site role emphasizes culinary operations, safety, and adherence to food service standards.

Two years of supervisory experience, culinary education, OSHA/health regulation knowledge, and ServSafe certification (or plan to obtain within 6 months) are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, teach and train offenders in a large prison kitchen and food service operation, with support from correctional officers.
• Oversee kitchen operations and production activities; ensure compliance with food safety regulations and correctional standards.
• Strictly follow safety and security guidelines in a correctional environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food service knowledge

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Culinary or food service certification

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Food Service Supervisor/Program Specialist I

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

Key Responsibilities

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.

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 prison professional 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 a correctional institution environment is required.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• 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. For more information about the Utah Department of Corrections, click here.

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].