Food Service Specialist IV (#012203) MacDougall Correctional Inst., Ridgeville (BERKELEY) Level 2

Questions regarding the application process or this posting should be directed to Recruiting and Employment Services at (803) 896-1649 or Employment@doc.sc.gov.

About the role

This position involves supervising inmate food service employees within a correctional facility, ensuring operational efficiency, security, and compliance with standards.

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 worksheets 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 (State of South Carolina minimum requirement).
• Experience in quantity and quality cooking (SCDC minimum requirement).
• Certified as a ServSafe Manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Certified by the South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
• Successfully complete a basic supervisory course within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience (preferred but not required).

Benefits

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

• Insurance Benefits: Health insurance (including prescription coverage and wellness benefits), dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: Defined benefit and defined contribution plans, plus the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan with 401(k) and 457 options).
• Workplace Benefits: Tuition assistance, paid holiday/annual/sick leave, and discounts on purchases and travel.

Note: Benefits are available to most full-time state employees. Employees in temporary, grant, or time-limited positions may be eligible for some or none of these benefits.