Correctional Food Service Officer I - Craggy Correctional Center

State of North Carolina • Asheville, NC

357d • $32,639 - $57,117

About The Position

This position is located at Craggy Correctional Center located in Asheville, NC. Craggy Correctional Center is a minimum and medium custody facility for approximately 590 male offenders. Employees in the class are responsible for the supervision of inmates performing large-scale food production and food service operations at minimum custody prison facilities. Work is a dual role of both supervising inmates and providing food production training. Employees supervise inmates in their assigned food preparation and food service work areas. Employees oversee inmate workers engaged in a variety of activities in food production including cooking, baking, and serving food to the inmate population. Employees train inmates in institutional cooking, baking, and serving, while maintaining sanitation standards in all areas of the kitchen. Employees have responsibilities for maintaining proper food storage and sanitation. Employees ensure that the inmates supervised are preparing food according to all quality and sanitary regulations. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Correctional Food Services Supervisor and is evaluated daily for the quality of food service and sanitary conditions.

Requirements

• Documented knowledge of large-scale food production and food service activities.
• Documented knowledge of cooking equipment used in commercial and/or institutional kitchens.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
• One year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, or management of a commercial food service operation, or as a Correctional Officer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates performing large-scale food production and food service operations.
• Provide food production training to inmates.
• Oversee inmate workers in food preparation and service areas.
• Train inmates in institutional cooking, baking, and serving.
• Maintain sanitation standards in all kitchen areas.
• Ensure proper food storage and sanitation.
• Ensure food is prepared according to quality and sanitary regulations.

Benefits

• State Benefits
• $7,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Applicant Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED