Correctional Food Service Officer, Eastern Region

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, inventory management, and compliance with correctional standards while maintaining security and sanitation in a correctional environment. Capable of effectively supervising offenders and coordinating meal service in accordance with established procedures.

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Food PreparationInventory ManagementBasic Correctional Food Service Officer TrainingSanitation StandardsCriminal Justice Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

Food Service ManagementProduction Records CompletionTemperature Logs MaintenanceMeal Service CoordinationQuality Inspection

Soft Skills

SupervisionCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseBasic Correctional Food Service Officer Training

Industry Keywords

Correctional EnvironmentInstitutional Food PreparationFood Safety StandardsCriminal Background CheckDrug Screening

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 and report shortages or discrepancies
Complete production records, temperature logs, inventory reports, and other required documentation
Coordinate timely meal service and distribution to designated housing units
Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing food and supplies according to inventory control procedures
Maintain security and sanitation standards in a secure correctional environment
Complete required Basic Correctional Food Service Officer Training

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, management of commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer for Trainee and Level I
Two years of the specified experience for Level II
Three years of the specified experience for Level III
Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify
Complete six weeks of Basic Correctional Food Service Officer Training (BCOT), including a required overnight weekday stay
Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions
Ability to work rotating, fixed, or split shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime
Applicants must complete the State application in full, including education history, work experience, and applicable certificates and licenses

Benefits

Comp & perks

$3,000 sign-on bonus may be available
$1,000 referral bonus may be available for referrals by current Department of Adult Corrections employees
Room and board provided during six-week BCOT training
Transportation available upon request during BCOT training
Veteran’s and National Guard preference
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities, pregnancy-related limitations, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices