Senior Food Service Supervisor - Corrections

State of South Carolina; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a Food Service Supervisor to oversee inmate food operations at its cafeteria facilities. You will hire, train, and supervise cooks and dining staff, ensuring menu accuracy and timely deliveries in a secure environment.

You will coordinate with inmate representatives, ensure health and safety inspections are met, and manage records per SCDC guidelines. Leadership and supervisory training are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Related food service experience.
• Experience in quantity and quality cooking required.
• Must be certified as a ServSafe manager or must attain certification within six months of employment.
• Must be certified by South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Center or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
• Must successfully complete basic supervisory course within eighteen months of employment.
• Must meet health, fire and OSHA inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates all inmate food service employees.
• Train and instruct all employees in all phases of their duties.
• Supervises all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.
• Acts as officer in maintaining internal security of cafeteria.
• Works with inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.
• Responsible for the accurate preparation of all food orders on weekly basis and accurate deliveries.
• Prepares cook's worksheet in strict accordance with SCDC master menu and maintains records for a 5-year period.
• Meets with health, fire & OSHA inspections.
• Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Food service operations

Safety compliance

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Basic supervisory training

Job description

The State of South Carolina seeks a Food Service Supervisor to oversee inmate food operations at its cafeteria facilities. You will hire, train, and supervise cooks and dining staff, ensuring menu accuracy and timely deliveries in a secure environment.

You will coordinate with inmate representatives, ensure health and safety inspections are met, and manage records per SCDC guidelines. Leadership and supervisory training are essential for success.