Food Services Specialist 2026-01402

About the role

The Wyoming State Penitentiary is seeking a Food Services Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for preparing meals with inmate personnel assistance and providing training and supervision of inmate work crews in all phases of food service production.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, prepares, and supervises inmates in food preparation for meals within the menu's guidelines, dietary requirements, appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation standards.
• Trains inmate workers in safety and sanitation.
• Prepares all religious and medically necessary diets and substitutions as needed.
• Directs the portioning and serving of all meals.
• Oversees the distribution of bulk food and pre-plated meals.
• Ensures that health guidelines are met in the daily preparation of food.
• Manages inventory and reviews daily on all items.
• Completes daily inventories of knives, controlled food items, and tools.
• Observes and records food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.
• Delivers meals to housing units; may require the operation of a food truck.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to those with knowledge of the Wyoming Food Rule and food safety and/or prior high-volume food service experience.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Portion Control and High Volume Cooking.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Wyoming Health Safety and Sanitation Food Service Requirements.
• Minimum Qualifications: Education & Experience
• Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Culinary Arts).
• Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The position must pass a background/reference check.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check, medical evaluation, and drug screen upon appointment.
• WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy that includes standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• WDOC complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement.