Large scale food preparation and service for the Department of Corrections within correctional facilities.
Supervision is exercised over food service workers, other staff, and inmates.
Duties include planning meals, purchasing food and facility supply items, tracking and managing inventory, budget planning, equipment care and purchasing, and exercising security controls. Duties are performed under the direction of an administrative supervisor, but with need for significant interaction with other division or department staff, and outside service providers. Assigns, supervises, and inspects the food menu and preparation on a daily basis. Tracks menu requirements for offenders who have been placed on special diets by medical staff. Initiates orders for personal care, household and food items, and supervises the delivery, storage, and distribution of supplies for the facility.