Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Uniform allowance
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day in 15 countries worldwide. Established as a service-oriented company, Aramark is deeply committed to delivering high-quality meals and services across various sectors including healthcare, education, business, and correctional facilities. The company emphasizes a culture rooted in service and united by purpose, striving to make a positive impact for employees, partners, communities, and the environment. Aramark fosters an inclusive work environment where every employee is valued, promoting equal employment opportunities free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
The Corrections Oversight Worker role at Aramark is a specialized position focused on supervising inmates within correctional facilities to ensure that meals and food items are prepared, served, and stored in line with production plans and food safety standards. This position not only requires the supervision of food preparation activities but also involves training inmates on cooking methods, managing sanitation processes, and ensuring overall safety within the food service operations. The Corrections Oversight Worker plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with Aramark’s quality and safety guidelines, including adherence to production and temperature logs as well as HACCP policies.
In this role, you will be tasked with coordinating and assigning work to maximize operational efficiency while ensuring that all food handling and security protocols are strictly followed. You will be responsible for direct oversight of meal preparation, tray assembly, and meeting special dietary requirements, making sure that portions and food quality standards meet both Aramark and correctional facility expectations. Additionally, responsibilities include inventory management, proper receipt and storage of food supplies, and maintaining secure storage of kitchen tools and equipment. The role requires maintaining security clearance at the correctional facility and the ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment and tact in a highly controlled environment. The position may require physical activities such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking, as well as the use of personal protective equipment.
This opportunity at Aramark offers a challenging and rewarding environment for individuals passionate about food service management in a correctional context. It also provides room for professional growth and development aligned with Aramark’s commitment to empowering employees. Candidates will need to obtain food safety certification and possess strong supervisory skills to successfully motivate and manage their team to meet both quality and quantity goals. If you seek a meaningful role where you can make an impact while advancing your career in food services within corrections, this role is designed for you.
The Corrections Oversight Worker role at Aramark is a specialized position focused on supervising inmates within correctional facilities to ensure that meals and food items are prepared, served, and stored in line with production plans and food safety standards. This position not only requires the supervision of food preparation activities but also involves training inmates on cooking methods, managing sanitation processes, and ensuring overall safety within the food service operations. The Corrections Oversight Worker plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with Aramark’s quality and safety guidelines, including adherence to production and temperature logs as well as HACCP policies.
In this role, you will be tasked with coordinating and assigning work to maximize operational efficiency while ensuring that all food handling and security protocols are strictly followed. You will be responsible for direct oversight of meal preparation, tray assembly, and meeting special dietary requirements, making sure that portions and food quality standards meet both Aramark and correctional facility expectations. Additionally, responsibilities include inventory management, proper receipt and storage of food supplies, and maintaining secure storage of kitchen tools and equipment. The role requires maintaining security clearance at the correctional facility and the ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment and tact in a highly controlled environment. The position may require physical activities such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking, as well as the use of personal protective equipment.
This opportunity at Aramark offers a challenging and rewarding environment for individuals passionate about food service management in a correctional context. It also provides room for professional growth and development aligned with Aramark’s commitment to empowering employees. Candidates will need to obtain food safety certification and possess strong supervisory skills to successfully motivate and manage their team to meet both quality and quantity goals. If you seek a meaningful role where you can make an impact while advancing your career in food services within corrections, this role is designed for you.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of one year of food prep or related work preferred
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Must be able to obtain a food safety certification
- Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to exercise good judgment and tact
- Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and policies
Job Qualifications
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Minimum of one 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 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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