Correctional Food Service Officer (Southern CI)

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Correctional Food Service Officer Responsibilities

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

- Inspect food items and supplies for quality and quantity; report shortages or discrepancies promptly.

- Complete required documentation, including 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 in compliance with inventory control procedures.

To be considered for a Correctional Food Service Officer position, ALL applicants must:

• 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

Hires may be eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus.

If you were referred by a current Department of Adult Corrections employee, they may qualify for a $1,000 referral bonus. Enter their name in the referral section of your application.

Correctional Food Service Officer I:

Minimum Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight, they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day.

Salary Range: $33,902 -$59,327 Salary Grade: NC05

Correctional Food Service Officer II:

Medium Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities.

Salary Range: $35,596 - $62,294 Salary Grade: NC06

Correctional Food Service Officer III:

Close Offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.

Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408

Salary Grade: NC07

Employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.

If fully qualified applicants are unavailable, candidates may be considered for trainee appointments. Trainee salaries may begin below the posted range and increase as minimum qualifications are obtained in accordance with State policy.

All new hires must complete six weeks of Basic Correctional food service officer Training (BCOT). This entails a required overnight weekday stay at training facility. Room and board is provided. Transportation is available upon request.

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions.

Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all four levels (I,II,III and Trainee) of Correctional Food Service Officer based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant as well as the business needs of the Institution.

Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Correctional Food Service Officer I

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Correctional Food Service Officer II

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Correctional Food Service Officer III

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.