In cases where religious beliefs require special diets, these needs are also accommodated. Selected inmates assist in preparing and serving meals. The photo above shows a view of the an inmate passing a meal to a person in the Multi-Purpose room. Empty trays and table ware are returned to the kitchen through the same pass-through. All inmates are screened by Facility medical personnel prior to being allowed to work in the kitchen area.
Inmates clean the kitchen after each meal.
Inmates are supervised by staff and contractor employees as they work in the kitchen. The kitchen is kept clean and is periodically inspected by the Benton County Health Department . Environmental Health unit. All photo's by Katie Krupp.