Corrections Oversight Worker - Oriana House

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $17.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by a purpose to make a positive impact, Aramark strives to create a workplace where employees enjoy equal employment opportunities and are empowered to grow professionally. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring nondiscrimination based on various protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, and more. Aramark believes in developing its employees' talents, fueling their passions, and supporting their career advancement. This commitment is reflected in the company's culture, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training initiatives.

The Corrections Oversight Worker role at Aramark is a vital position within the food service operations, specifically tailored for correctional facility environments. This role involves supervising inmates to ensure that meal and food items are prepared according to established production plans and Aramark standards. The position requires overseeing daily food preparation, tray assembly, and service operations, ensuring that all activities meet hygiene and safety regulations, including compliance with HACCP policies. In addition to supervising, the Corrections Oversight Worker trains inmates in proper food preparation methods, directs them in recipe usage, and ensures that portion control and special dietary requirements are fulfilled accurately.

The role also entails maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards of the food service area and kitchen equipment, adhering to security policies by securing storage areas and kitchen tools, and managing work schedules to promote operational efficiency. Inventory management, receiving and storing food supplies, and assisting with requisition orders are also part of the job responsibilities. Given the nature of the correctional environment, the worker must adhere strictly to security clearances and facility policies, while also having strong leadership skills to motivate and supervise inmates or food service workers.

This position is offered with an hourly wage ranging between $16.00 and $17.00, reflecting Aramark's commitment to fair compensation based on experience and qualifications. The employment type is typically full-time or part-time based on location-specific needs. The benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), paid time off including parental leave, and disability coverage. Aramark supports a balanced work-life experience through various employee assistance programs.

Candidates interested in this role should be aware of the physical demands, which may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking. The job may also require wearing uniforms and personal protective equipment. Aramark values applicants with previous supervisory experience, familiarity with food safety certification and correctional environments, and the ability to exercise good judgment and independence in completing tasks. The company encourages individuals with arrest or conviction records to apply, adhering to Fair Chance laws and ordinances where applicable.

Joining Aramark as a Corrections Oversight Worker offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the operations of correctional food service, while developing valuable skills in supervision, food safety, and operational management within a respected global company.

Job Requirements

  • Over 18 years of age
  • Minimum one year of food preparation or related experience preferred
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred
  • Experience in correctional or similar environments is a plus
  • Must obtain food safety certification
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good judgment and tact
  • Follow safety procedures and policies
  • Ability to maintain correctional facility security clearance

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 Ps (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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