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Food Service Director (#011383) Lee Correctional Inst. Bishopville (LEE) Level 3

State of South Carolina

Lee County, SCFull-time$69–74K/yrPosted 1 day agoVerified open today

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At a glance

Compensation
$69–74K/yr
Location
Lee County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

HACCP Certification Or ServSafe Manager CertificationSouth Carolina Department Of Corrections Training Academy CertificationBasic Supervisory Course Completion

Job overview

The Food Service Director oversees all aspects of the correctional facility’s food service operation, including hiring, managing civilian and inmate staff, ensuring security and compliance with SCDC policies, maintaining equipment, handling budgeting, scheduling, ordering, purchasing, inventory, and conducting inspections of external feeding areas. The role requires completing SCDC basic training and supervising staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Service ManagementBudget ManagementInventory ManagementEquipment MaintenanceSecurity CompliancePaperwork Management

Qualifications

High School DiplomaFive Years Quantity and Quality Cooking ExperienceOne Year Supervisory ExperienceRelated Supervisory Experience in Food ServiceHACCP Certification or ServSafe Manager CertificationSouth Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy CertificationBasic Supervisory Course CompletionThree Years Correctional Environment Experience

Full job description

  • Oversee all aspects of the food service operation, including hiring and management of both food servicer civilian and inmate workers.

  • Ensuring security within the cafeteria, and maintaining compliance with SCDC policies and regulations.

  • Responsible for all paperwork required by SCDC and contracts for retention requirements.

  • Responsible for maintaining equipment to ensure compliance and availability to prepare meals.

  • Regular communication with food service branch management and institutional management is essential.

  • Report any concerns.

  • Enforces SCDC policy, rules, and regulations.

  • Responsible for maintaining budget while ensuring operational compliance that includes managing scheduling, placing weekly food orders, and overseeing purchasing and inventory.

  • Conduct inspections of outside feeding areas to include RHU and other housing units.

  • Any duties as requested that may fall within job purpose.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 [email protected]

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: Related supervisory experience in food service.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma and five (5) years’ experience in quantity and quality cooking, and one (1) year of supervisory experience.
  • Must be certified in Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) or ServSafe Manager or attain within six (6) months of employment.
  • Must be certified by South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
  • Must successfully complete basic supervisory course within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Three (3) years’ experience in a correctional environment preferred.The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

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