Food Service Specialist IV (#011378) Kirkland Correctional Inst, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates inmate food service employees.
• Trains and instructs all employees (cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help) in all phases of their duties.
• Supervises all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.
• Acts as officer in maintaining internal security of the cafeteria.
• Works with the inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.
• Responsible for the accurate preparation of all food orders on a weekly basis and accurate deliveries.
• Prepares the cook's worksheet in strict accordance with the SCDC master menu and maintains records for a 5‑year period.
• Meets with health, fire, and OSHA inspections.
• Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.
• ServSafe manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• Related food service experience (State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements).
• Experience in quantity and quality cooking required (SCDC Minimum Requirements).
• Must be certified as a ServSafe manager or attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be certified by SCDC Training Academy or successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
• Must successfully complete basic supervisory course within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work‑life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules available to employees of some state agencies.
• Insurance benefits: health insurance (includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits), dental, vision, term life insurance, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement benefits: defined benefit and defined contribution plans; eligibility to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Workplace benefits: tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; discounts on purchases, travel and more.
• Note: Benefits are available to most state employees; temporary, grant, and time‑limited positions may have different eligibility—contact the hiring agency for details.