Assistant Food Service Manager

Job Summary: 

The Assistant Food Service Manager oversees the daily operations of the kitchen within the  correctional facility. This role ensures meals are prepared according to nutritional guidelines, food safety standards, and facility regulations, while supervising and directing all workers. The Assistant Food Service Manager maintains order and discipline, ensures proper training of inmate workers, and supports rehabilitation through structured culinary work experience.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervise daily kitchen operations and meal preparation for inmates and staff.

Assign, train, and oversee all kitchen workers, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation rules.

Monitor food inventory, storage, and supply orders to minimize waste and ensure adequate stock.

Maintain accurate records of food production, temperatures, cleaning schedules, and inmate labor logs.

Enforce security protocols to prevent misuse of kitchen tools, food supplies, and ensure controlled movement.

Conduct regular inspections for cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and compliance with health codes.

Collaborate with facility staff to ensure dietary requirements, including religious or medical needs, are met.

Provide feedback and discipline in accordance with facility rules and rehabilitative guidelines.

 

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices and business English with good grammatical and spelling, skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports and operational directives. 

 

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED required; culinary or food service certification preferred.

Minimum 2 years of food service or kitchen supervisory experience; correctional setting experience a plus.

HAACP certification preferred.

Strong knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., ServSafe Certification).

Ability to lead and instruct individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.

Must pass a background check and meet all facility security clearance requirements.

 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

Continuous sitting up to 2 hours per shift.

Ability to work continuously on a telephone/computer/scanner/fax/copier or other office equipment for up to 2 hours or more per shift with scheduled breaks.

Frequent periods of walking and/or standing. 

Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.

Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/CERTIFICATION: I certify that I can perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). Please use this sheet of paper to list accommodation requests. My signature certifies my understanding of the requirements, essential functions and suits of the position.

 

Pay Rate: $20