Correctional food service officer

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Job Classification Title

Correctional Food Service Officer I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC05

About Us

NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hires with a start date prior to July 1, 2025 are eligible for a $7,000 Sign On Bonus. All hires with a start date on July 1, 2025, or after are eligible for a $3,000 Sign On Bonus.

This position is also eligible for the Applicant Referral Bonus ($1,000).

Please visit the Employee Referral Bonus Pilot Program Policy to determine your eligibility for this bonus.

We recruit for Correctional Food Service Officer I, II, and III levels statewide.

Salary Range per Classification

• Correctional Food Service Officer I: $32,639 - $57,117
• Correctional Food Service Officer II: $34,270 - $59,973
• Correctional Food Service Officer III: $35,984 - $62,971
  
  

Correctional Food Service Officers will supervise offenders performing large-scale food production and food service operations at a Correctional institution/facility. In overseeing the food preparation and clean-up team within the food service department, it is vital to prioritize effective communication in both verbal and written forms. Adhering to instructions, whether spoken or written, along with managing computer data accurately, is essential for operational success.

It is imperative to properly maintain all food service equipment and have a clear understanding of menu specifications. Ensuring sanitary food handling practices and being knowledgeable about nutritional values will greatly contribute to the quality of meal planning and preparation. Additionally, managing inventory levels of all food and various other supplies requiring rotation; while also ensuring the timely ordering of food products and cleaning supplies are essential responsibilities that support the smooth functioning of the department.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences

• Considerable knowledge of large-scale food production and food service activities; involving institutional and/or commercial food service environment.
  
  

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working a dual role of both supervising offenders and providing food production training.
• Supervising offenders in their assigned food preparation and food service work areas to include cooking, baking, and serving food to the offender population.
  
  

All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all three custody levels of Correctional Officer (Officer l, ll, and lll) based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant. Some NC prisons contain more than one custody level of offenders.

CUSTODY LEVELS DEFINED

Offenders Are Assigned To Various "custody" Levels Including "Minimum," "Medium," And "Close" Which Identifies The Level Of Supervision That Is Required. As Such, Each Correctional Officer Level Of Classification Below Corresponds With The Custody Level Of Offenders That They Will Be Supervising:

Correctional Food Service Officer I: Minimum - Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight, they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day.

Correctional Food Service Officer II: Medium - Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities.

Correctional Food Service Officer III: Close-offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.

TRAINEE PROGRESSION CANDIDATE CONSIDERATION

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up according to state policy as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position. However, employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required. This position provides State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated to consider the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based on these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Minimum Education And Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Correctional Food Service Officer I

Minimum Education And Experience

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Correctional Food Service Officer II

Minimum Education And Experience

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Education And Experience For a Trainee Appointment

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Correctional Food Service Officer III

Minimum Education And Experience

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Gabriel Earley

Email

[email protected]