Correctional Food Service Coordinator

Salary : $50,398.40 - $74,068.80 Annually
Location : Newton - 50208 - Jasper County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-03123
Agency: 245 Corrections - Newton Correctional Facility
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Job Description


Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you're raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you'll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools. Unique entertainment, beautiful art displays and parks, and great attractions for families to enjoy.

Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton, , boasts a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining choices, both locally and within short driving distances. Des Moines is just 35 miles west, Ames is 62 miles NW, and Iowa City is 87 miles east. "America's Dutch Treasure", Pella, , lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, , 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, , or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, , just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville.

At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas.
Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release.
Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities.
You'll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.
Ingredient Procurement-order, receive and issue all food service supplies to provide adequate inventories for meals to be produced. Supervisor and train incarcerated individuals assigned to this area.
Meal Preparation-prepare raw ingredients by slicing, grating, cutting or chopping.
Supervise and train incarcerated individuals assigned to this area.
Meal Serving-Take accurate inventoried prior to beginning service.
Assemble medically prescribed diets carefully following menus and portion sizes.
Food Delivery-Deliver food and/or trays and supplies to alternate serving locations, maintain the sanitation and temperature of all food items.
Provide direct supervision to incarcerated individuals in the Food Service department.
Train each incarcerated individual in their current work assignment to maintain proper food production and serving procedures.
Departmental Security-Use knowledge of security to ensure a safe environment for incarcerated individuals and staff.
Account for and appropriately lock all controlled items including knives and other food service tools.
Account for all keys and locks following institutional procedures.
Complete random shakedowns of food service areas for contraband.
Document shakedowns.
Pat down incarcerated individuals as they report for work and leave work.
Food Safety and Sanitation-document all food temperatures
Training-complete e-learning quarterly.
Report Writing and Documentation-Use ICON as a tool to write reports for incarcerated individuals that continue to not follow policy, procedures or directive.
Use generic notes to document both bad and good behaviors.
The hours will be 11am to 7pm with Saturday/Sunday off

Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit

Minimum Qualification Requirements


Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Two years of full-time work experience in mass food production in a commercial, military, hospital, or institutional food services setting.
2. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in dietetics, nutrition, food management or a closely related equals one year of full-time experience.
3. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Cook 1, Cook 2, or Baker.

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Additional Qualification Requirements


Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and endorsements.
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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.

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How many years of full-time experience do you have in mass food production in a commercial, military,hospital, or institutional food services setting?

• Less than two years of the identified experience
• Two years or more of the identified experience

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How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education in dietetics, nutrition, food management or a closely related field AND/OR experience in mass food production in a commercial, military, hospital, or institutional food services setting? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I do not have any of the education and/or experience
• Less than two years of the education and/or experience
• Two years or more of the education and/or experience

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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months do you have in the classifications of Cook 1, Cook 2, Baker 1 or Baker 2?

• I am not a State of Iowa employee
• Less than 12 months in the classifications of Cook 1, Cook 2, Baker 1 or Baker 2
• 12 months or more in the classifications of Cook 1, Cook 2, Baker 1 or Baker 2

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