Food Service Specialist IV (#012714) Goodman Correctional Inst. Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1

About the role

This position oversees all aspects of inmate food service operations within a correctional facility, including staffing, training, security, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, evaluate, and terminate all inmate food service employees.
• Train and instruct cooks, bakers, kitchen, and dining staff in all phases of their duties; supervise daily performance.
• Maintain internal security of the cafeteria as an officer.
• Work with the inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.
• Prepare accurate weekly food orders and ensure timely deliveries.
• Prepare cook’s work sheets in strict accordance with the SCDC master menu and maintain records for a 5-year period.
• Coordinate and pass 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 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and/or ServSafe manager, or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Certified by SCDC Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
• Successfully complete basic supervisory courses within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience (preferred but not required).

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