Lead Cook Supervisor for Large-Scale Meals

Federal Bureau of Prisons; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons in Durham, NC seeks a Cook Supervisor (Cook Foreman) to oversee daily food service operations in a secure correctional facility. This full-time, on-site role plans, coordinates, and supervises meal preparation and service, while training staff and inmates in proper culinary techniques, safety, and sanitation.

You will monitor inventory, order supplies, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with health codes and security procedures, working with facility staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training and ServSafe certification preferred.
• Prior experience in correctional or institutional food service is highly beneficial.
• Strong supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a secure correctional environment and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food service operations in a correctional facility.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise meal prep, cooking, and serving.
• Train food service workers and individuals in custody on procedures.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety regulations and security procedures.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Food preparation

Culinary skills

HACCP knowledge

Security environment

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal culinary training

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons in Durham, NC seeks a Cook Supervisor (Cook Foreman) to oversee daily food service operations in a secure correctional facility. This full-time, on-site role plans, coordinates, and supervises meal preparation and service, while training staff and inmates in proper culinary techniques, safety, and sanitation.

You will monitor inventory, order supplies, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with health codes and security procedures, working with facility staff