Food Services Inmate Crew Leader

Salary : $39,374.40 - $61,027.20 Annually
Location : Corrections Complex, 14470 Harlee Road, Palmetto, FL 34221, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-90004
Bureau: CORRECTIONS
Opening Date: 01/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


General Description of Duties
Supervises inmates in the preparation and production of meals for inmates as well as staff; supervises cleaning of dishes, utensils, pots, cooking equipment, and all Food Services areas. May include working in the Bakery, in the Prep, Cook/Chill, or Dish Room areas on the floor. Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of kitchen tools, keys, and chemicals. Ensures all food products are handled and stored properly, and monitors portions and inventory. Tracks production of special diets as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to anticipate potential adverse or unsafe situations, and react according to agency policy and procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations, and to make effective decisions when in stressful situations and circumstances.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to perform and/or oversee routine duties related to storing, preparing and serving food for the inmates.
• Knowledge of the facility layout including location of sally port controls, cell locks, control panels, secure perimeters, tool and key boxes, and emergency and safety equipment commonly used in a secure facility.
• Knowledge of how to search/inspect for and recognize contraband/weapons or unauthorized activities.
• Skill in searching/inspecting materials and facilities for contraband/weapons and unauthorized activities.
• Skill in the use of computers, two-way radio communications, and various other equipment used to perform daily functions of position.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to speak and hear clearly.
• Typically standing or walking, and using hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Requires some reaching with arms and hands, climbing stairs or balancing, and occasionally to kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Requires some bending, stooping, climbing steps, and stretching. Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry equipment, tools, supplies and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires standing and/or walking for sustained periods of time.
• Requires maintaining concentrated attention to proper food handling procedures, section policy and procedures, and the safety and security of staff, inmates, and visitors.
• Visual perception and discrimination are required to observe and monitor actions of Corrections personnel, visitors, and inmates.
• Requires good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to use hands and arms to touch, handle, grasp and feel; climb into and out of vehicles, and to operate the following: vehicles, computers, tools and any other equipment that is used to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Visual perception and discrimination including color perception is required.
• Requires schedule flexibility and availability for any/all disaster or emergency situations.

Tasks and Policies

• Observes dining/kitchen areas, checking for and resolving/seizing/reporting any existing or potential security breaches, contraband, or weapons, pursuant to FMJS regulations and agency policy.
• Supervises and/or assists inmates in preparation, production, and serving of food, ensuring that it is prepared in compliance with FMJS/OSHA regulations and agency food policy and procedures.
• Ensures safety of inmates, staff and visitors by diligently maintaining thorough and documented key and knife control consistent with FMJS regulations and agency policies and procedures.
• Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified timeframe and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POLICY:

• Arrives on time for work, limits breaks and lunches to the allotted time, and leaves on time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders; communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave; patterns and amounts of leave usage (not including legitimate, properly scheduled and approved leave and protected leave).
• Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards.
• Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team meetings, working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made.
• Follows standard office procedures, safety policies and procedures and agency General Orders.
• Maintains good interpersonal relations (the manner in which the employee responds emotionally and verbally) with the public, other employees, and supervisors. This policy also relates to the image the employee projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming.
• Operates and cares for equipment, tools, and vehicles according to prescribed standards and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to pass the MCSO Defensive Driving Course.
• Valid Florida driver license required.
• First Responder Certification required within first year of employment.
• Florida Food Manager certification required within first year of employment.
• Requires standing and/or walking for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Medical screening and medical clearance required prior to appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees that fosters, maintains and promotes equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran's status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
BENEFITS

• Excellent State Retirement
• Uniforms for Specific Civilian Personnel
• 12 Holidays Per Year (includes employee's birthday)
• Excellent Vacation Plan - Start accruing two weeks of vacation time earned by the end of your first year
• Sick Leave - 12 days per year, accrued by pay period
• Life Insurance - Equals annual base salary
• Health Insurance (optional)
• Dental (optional)
• Take-Home Vehicle for Specific Civilian Personnel
• Career Service - After one year of satisfactory continuous service
• Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
• Direct Payroll Deposit (any banking institution)
• Disability Insurance (long-term disability)
• College Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Extensive Wellness Program-

01


Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a citizen of the United States or a lawful, permanent resident, granted refugee or asylee status and authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04


Which best describes your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or Equivalency
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

05


Are you willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, rotating shifts, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

06


I understand that this position supervises inmates in the preparation and production of meals.

• Yes
• No

07


Are you able to lift up to 50lbs. without assistance?

• Yes
• No

08


In the last twelve (12) months, have you used marijuana, or its derivative?

• Yes
• No

09


In the last three (3) years, have you illegally used any Schedule I through Schedule V, excluding marijuana, (Schedules I through V, as defined in the Controlled Substances Action, 21 U.S.C., Section 812, include but are not limited to, cocaine, crack. lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), amphetamines, methamphetamines, heroin, MDMA, GHB and anabolic steroids)?

• Yes
• No

10


Have you ever illegally used any of the following controlled substance in your lifetime? (Please check all that apply. If none, check the last box, "Not applicable".)

• Amphetamines such as Uppers/Speed
• Barbiturates such as Downers
• Benzodiazephines such as Valium/Darvon
• Cocaine/Crack
• LSD such as Acid/Microdots
• Marijuana or its derivatives
• Methaqualone such as Quaaludes
• Opiates such as Opium/Heroin/Oxycodone
• Phencyclidine such as PCP/Angel Dust
• Any other drug not previously listed
• Not applicable

11


If you answered "Yes", please provide the information listed below or type "N/A" if not applicable.* Drug, how taken, circumstances, number of times illegally obtained/used/supplied/sold.* Date of first time illegally obtained/used/supplied/sold.* Last time illegally obtained/used/sold.
12


Have you ever illegally used a controlled substance, including marijuana or its derivative, while employed as a law enforcement or corrections officer, while working in a prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position of public safety? (Exception: Any use of marijuana or its derivative while working in the capacity of an undercover operative for the purpose of the investigation)

• Yes
• No

13


Have you ever sold, delivered or manufactured a controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

14


Have you been convicted of a DUI in the last 60 months (5 years)?

• Yes
• No

15


Have you been convicted of a DUI more than once in your lifetime?

• Yes
• No

16


Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

17


Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a felony offense?

• Yes
• No

18


Have you engaged in sexual abuse or been convicted, or civilly or administratively adjudicated, of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion by a victim who did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

19


Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997).

• Yes
• No

20


In order to conduct a thorough background investigation, you will be required to provide the website(s) and user name(s) for all social media accounts. In addition, you will be required to "friend" our background investigators on Facebook, if applicable. Do you confirm that on this application you have provided the requested information and will provide them access to your personal accounts?

• Yes
• No
• I do not have any social media accounts, personal websites, or blogs.

21


Have you registered with Selective Service?(NOTE: Registration is required by all males prior to their 26th birthday. If you are a male age 18-25 and have not yet registered, you must do so Females are not required to register at this time and should select 'N/A'.

• Yes
• No
• Exempt
• N/A

22


Upon review of the job description, are you able to perform the essential functions of the job?

• Yes
• No

23


If you answered "No" to the previous question above, please indicate any reasonable accommodation(s) that will assist you in performing the essential functions of the position.
24


Do you have a tattoo in a visible location on the neck, face, scalp, or hands?(Click here to review the Appearance and Grooming Policy )

• Yes
• No

Required Question