Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Uniform allowance
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
retirement savings plan
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities, and uniform services, serving millions of guests each day across 15 countries. With a strong commitment to service, Aramark aims to create positive impacts for its employees, partners, and communities. The company prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee has equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics. Rooted in service and united by purpose, Aramark strives to empower its workforce to grow professionally and personally while delivering excellent service to its clients. Whether you seek a career that challenges and develops your skills or a supportive work environment where you belong, Aramark offers opportunities to reach your full potential.
The Corrections Oversight Worker role at Aramark involves supervising inmates in food preparation while ensuring adherence to production plans and safety standards. This position requires assigning, training, and coordinating inmate workers to maintain the efficiency and quality of food service operations within correctional facilities. Key responsibilities include monitoring meal preparation, ensuring compliance with Aramark’s guidelines and HACCP food safety policies, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing inventory and food storage. The Corrections Oversight Worker also assists with meal preparation and distribution while ensuring proper portions and dietary requirements are met. The role demands strict adherence to correctional facility security protocols, including secure handling of keys and kitchen equipment. This position may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended standing or walking, and requires the use of personal protective equipment when necessary.
Aramark values employees who demonstrate good judgment, the ability to work independently with little supervision, and strong motivational skills to lead inmates or team members effectively. Previous supervisory experience and interaction with inmates are beneficial but not mandatory. The role offers an opportunity to develop food safety certification and gain valuable experience in a unique correctional work environment. At Aramark, job duties may evolve to meet client needs, reflecting the dynamic nature of the work environment. This position is ideal for candidates who are committed to safety, quality food service, and maintaining a secure operational atmosphere within a correctional facility context. Aramark is dedicated to supporting employees with uniform provisions and safety equipment where required and fostering a professional and inclusive workplace culture.
The Corrections Oversight Worker role at Aramark involves supervising inmates in food preparation while ensuring adherence to production plans and safety standards. This position requires assigning, training, and coordinating inmate workers to maintain the efficiency and quality of food service operations within correctional facilities. Key responsibilities include monitoring meal preparation, ensuring compliance with Aramark’s guidelines and HACCP food safety policies, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing inventory and food storage. The Corrections Oversight Worker also assists with meal preparation and distribution while ensuring proper portions and dietary requirements are met. The role demands strict adherence to correctional facility security protocols, including secure handling of keys and kitchen equipment. This position may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended standing or walking, and requires the use of personal protective equipment when necessary.
Aramark values employees who demonstrate good judgment, the ability to work independently with little supervision, and strong motivational skills to lead inmates or team members effectively. Previous supervisory experience and interaction with inmates are beneficial but not mandatory. The role offers an opportunity to develop food safety certification and gain valuable experience in a unique correctional work environment. At Aramark, job duties may evolve to meet client needs, reflecting the dynamic nature of the work environment. This position is ideal for candidates who are committed to safety, quality food service, and maintaining a secure operational atmosphere within a correctional facility context. Aramark is dedicated to supporting employees with uniform provisions and safety equipment where required and fostering a professional and inclusive workplace culture.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Minimum of one year of food preparation or related work experience preferred
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to obtain food safety certification
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to follow safety procedures and policies
- Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance
- Must be physically able to perform duties including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and extended walking and standing
- Willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Job Qualifications
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Minimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferred
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Previous experience interacting with inmates a plus
- Ability to motivate and supervise inmates and/or team members to attain quality and quantity of food production in a correctional work environment
- Must be able to obtain a food safety certification
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to exercise good judgment and tact
- Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and policies
- Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance
Job Duties
- Adhere to and maintain preparation and production guidelines according to Aramark standards by reviewing and approving production and temperature logs
- Supervise inmates in food preparation and tray assembly
- Ensure timely, efficient meal service and all Aramark guidelines are being met
- Participate in preparation and serving of meals
- Print and distribute recipes
- Direct inmates in the use of Aramark recipes and train on proper cooking procedures
- Ensure proper portions and any special dietary requirements are fulfilled
- Obtain accurate daily population counts and review with staff
- Adhere to security policies and procedures
- Ensure storage areas are locked at all times
- Ensure that all kitchen tools and equipment are returned to their designated secure area
- Ensure all keys are returned and secured
- Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and sanitation schedules while ensuring that cooks, inmates and/or food service workers adhere to the assigned schedule
- Assist in conducting inventory, properly receiving, and storing food and food related items
- Requisition orders as needed for approval
- Participate in the preparation/5 P’s (Participation, Pulls, Production, Portion Control, and Postproduction), storage and assembly of meals and food items
- Follow the company’s standard of operation for food handling and storage
- Follow HACCP policies and procedures regarding proper food handling procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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