Kitchen Supervisor

Salary : $51,370.00 - $57,870.00 Annually
Location : Smith County Jail, 206 E. Elm St, Tyler, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00666
Department: Jail
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 5:00 PM Central


Summary/Objective


The Jail Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for on-site supervision of operations in the Smith County Jail for all inmate food preparations. The facility is operated 24 hours a day, therefore, shift assignments are scheduled as 12-hour shifts. Due to the unpredictable and critical nature of the work, the Detention Officer must be willing and available to work additional hours beyond assigned shifts, sometimes with little or no notice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees all inmates and on-site supervision of food preparation.
• Ensures that appropriate quantities of food are ordered, prepared and served properly.
• Meets time constraints set by menu requirements established by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
• Ensures all inmates are supervised and servings are the correct portions, according to the approved dietitian menu.
• Maintains all food and health standards according to the FDA standards.
• Works along inmate workers at times.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation.
• Knowledge of food handler safety.
• Ability to manage inmate workers.
• Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities
The Jail Kitchen Supervisor would oversee all inmates and onsite supervision of food preparation.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Experience in institutional food service operations preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Food Manager (CFM) must be obtained within 2 weeks of employment.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Jailer license before completion of one year of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting.
• Continual walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension and reaching/overhead reaching.
• Frequent moderate lifting and carrying of items weighing between 15 and 50 pounds.
• Commercial kitchen environment with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibrations, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases) and electrical hazards.
• Works with hands in water, around machinery with moving parts and slippery surfaces.
• Works with frequent interruptions. Must maintain emotional control under stress.

Travel
Must have reliable transportation as assistance may be needed at Juvenile Services.
HOLIDAYS
Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Administrative Day (Employee's Choice)

Each year, Commissioner's Court sets the official holiday schedule.
VACATION LEAVE
1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1/4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1/2 days earned per month (18 per year).
SICK LEAVE
1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.
SICK LEAVE POOL
Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.
MILITARY LEAVE
Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of:
(1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County,
(2) public service assignment,
(3) attending to important personal business.
CITIZENSHIP LEAVE
Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees' eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.
DRUG CARD COVERAGE
Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay* for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay* for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order.

*Mandatory Generic - if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.
LIFE INSURANCE
Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee's expense.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.
RETIREMENT
Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.

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