Correctional Food Service Officer

State of North Carolina

. Supervise and instruct offenders in food preparation, serving, and cleanup according to established menus and schedules .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesJunior💰 $33,902 - $59,327 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food preparation, serving, and sanitation within a correctional environment, ensuring compliance with security standards and quality control. Capable of managing inventory, production records, and meal distribution while adhering to criminal justice regulations.

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Food Preparation SupervisionInventory ManagementSanitation Standards ComplianceCriminal Justice Standards KnowledgeBasic Correctional Food Service Officer Training

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Hard Skills

Food Service Operations ManagementProduction Record CompletionTemperature Log MaintenanceQuality InspectionMeal Coordination

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseCriminal Background Check ClearanceNegative Drug Screening

Industry Keywords

Correctional EnvironmentInstitutional Food PreparationFood Safety StandardsAccredited EducationShift Flexibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and instruct offenders in food preparation, serving, and cleanup according to established menus and schedules
Inspect food items and supplies for quality and quantity
Report shortages or discrepancies
Complete production records, temperature logs, and inventory reports
Coordinate timely meal service and distribution to designated housing units
Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing food and supplies
Maintain security and sanitation standards in a secure correctional environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
Pass a criminal background check
Produce a negative drug screening result
Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
Possess a valid driver’s license
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma
One year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, commercial food service operations management, or as a Correctional Officer for Trainee/I
Two years of qualifying experience for Correctional Food Service Officer II
Three years of qualifying experience for Correctional Food Service Officer III
Ability to work any shift, including rotating, fixed, or split shifts; days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime
Complete six weeks of Basic Correctional Food Service Officer Training (BCOT), including an overnight weekday stay
Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

$3,000 sign-on bonus eligibility
$1,000 referral bonus eligibility for qualifying employee referrals
Room and board provided during six-week BCOT training
Transportation available upon request during BCOT training
Veterans’ and National Guard preference
Reasonable ADA/PWFA accommodations