Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates all civilian and inmate Food Service employees.
• Trains and instructs all employees, i.e., cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help in all phases of their duties.
• Supervises all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.
• Acts as officer in maintaining internal security of cafeteria.
• Works with inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.
• Responsible for the accurate preparation of all food orders on a weekly basis and accurate deliveries.
• Prepares cook\'s work sheet in strict accordance with SCDC master menu and maintains records for a 5-year period.
• Meets with health, fire & OSHA inspections.
• Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.
• Must be certified as a Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) and/or ServeSafe Manager or must attain certification within one (1) year of employment.

Must be certified by the South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.

Must successfully complete Basic Supervisory course within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and supervisory experience in quantity and quality cooking.
(Or an approved equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

SCDC Minimum Requirements:
Must be certified as a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and/or ServSafe Manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to be determined if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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