Corrections Oversight Worker - Douglas County Minnesota Jail

Alexandria, MN – Hourly and seasonal position

About the role

The Corrections Oversight Worker supervises inmates to ensure that meal and food items are prepared in accordance with production plans. In this role, you will train workers in methods of performing duties, assign and coordinate work to promote efficiency, maintain sanitation of the facility, and ensure personal safety by conforming to all standards and regulations. Essential functions may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain preparation and production guidelines according to Aramark standards by reviewing and approving production and temperature logs.
• Supervise inmates in food preparation and tray assembly.
• Ensure timely, efficient meal service and compliance with all Aramark guidelines.
• Participate in preparation and serving of meals.
• Print and distribute recipes.
• Direct inmates in the use of Aramark recipes and train on proper cooking procedures.
• Ensure proper portions and fulfillment of any special dietary requirements.
• Obtain accurate daily population counts and review with staff.
• Adhere to security policies and procedures, including ensuring storage areas are locked at all times and all kitchen tools/equipment are returned to designated secure areas.
• Ensure all keys are returned and secured.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and sanitation schedules while ensuring adherence by cooks, inmates, and/or food service workers.
• Assist in conducting inventory, properly receiving, and storing food and food-related items.
• Requisition orders as needed for approval.
• Participate in the preparation, storage, and assembly of meals and food items following the 5 P’s (Participation, Pulls, Production, Portion Control, and Postproduction).
• Follow the Company’s Standard of Operation for food handling and storage, as well as HACCP policies and procedures.
• Perform duties that may change or be assigned without formal notice to meet commitments.

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience interacting with inmates a plus.
• Ability to motivate and supervise inmates and/or team members to attain quality and quantity of food production in a correctional work environment.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and tact.
• Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and policies.
• Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance.

Skills

• Food preparation and service.
• Supervision and training of staff/inmates.
• Inventory management and requisitioning.
• Adherence to safety and sanitation standards (HACCP, food handling).
• Scheduling and coordination of work.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $18.00.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit programs for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Work/life resources.
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k).
• Paid days off, including parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility, and where the employee lives/works.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing.
• May require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).