Corrections Oversight Worker - Lackawanna County Prison

About the role

The Corrections Oversight Worker supervises inmates to ensure that meal and food items are prepared in accordance with production plans. This role involves training workers in methods of performing duties, assigning and coordinating work to promote operational efficiency, maintaining facility sanitation, and ensuring 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 the 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 locking storage areas and securing kitchen tools, equipment, and keys.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work and sanitation schedules, and ensure adherence to assigned schedules by cooks, inmates, and 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.
• Follow HACCP policies and procedures regarding proper food handling.

Job duties may change or new ones may 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 experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience interacting with inmates is 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.

Physical Demands

• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing.
• May require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth.