Food Service Spec IV (#012407) Tyger River Correctional Inst, Enoree (SPARTANBURG) Level 2

About the Role

This position oversees inmate food service operations within a correctional facility, including staffing, training, security, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, evaluate, and terminate inmate food service employees.
• Train and instruct cooks, bakers, kitchen, and dining staff in all phases of their duties.
• Supervise all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.
• Act as an officer in maintaining internal security of the cafeteria.
• Work with the inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.
• Prepare accurate weekly food orders and ensure accurate deliveries.
• Prepare cook’s work sheets in strict accordance with the SCDC master menu and maintain records for a 5-year period.
• Meet with health, fire, and OSHA inspections.
• Ensure all required maintenance and repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.
• Successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• Related food service experience.
• Experience in quantity and quality cooking.
• Must be certified as a ServSafe Manager or attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be certified by the South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy or successfully complete SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
• Must successfully complete basic supervisory courses within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience.

Benefits

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees the following benefits:

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Retirement and savings plan options (defined benefit and defined contribution plans).
• Voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan (South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program with 401(k) and 457 options).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Additional insurance benefits, including vision, term life, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Work-life balance programs, such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (availability varies by agency).
• Tuition assistance and discounts on purchases and travel.

Note: Benefits may vary for employees in temporary, grant, or time-limited positions. Contact the hiring agency for details.