Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Uniform allowance
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities, and uniform services, operating in 15 countries worldwide. The company is rooted in a mission of service and sustainability, focusing on making a positive impact for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark prides itself on offering equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment that recognizes and respects the unique contributions of every employee. With a rich history of serving millions of guests daily, Aramark is dedicated to helping individuals develop their talents, pursue their passions, and grow professionally in a supportive setting.
Within this dynamic global framework, the Kitchen Supervisor role at Everglades Re-entry - Florida DOC represents an essential leadership position in a correctional food service environment. This role involves supervising inmates to ensure the preparation and delivery of meals adhere strictly to Aramark’s established production and safety standards. The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for assigning and coordinating work activities among inmates, training them on proper cooking methods and Aramark’s recipes, and overseeing meal assembly and service to guarantee efficiency and compliance with dietary requirements. Attention to sanitation and personal safety standards is paramount, and the supervisor must maintain secure storage of kitchen tools, equipment, and keys, while fostering a safe and orderly kitchen environment.
The position requires monitoring and reviewing production and temperature logs, maintaining inventory control through proper receiving and storage, and assisting with requisition orders. The role's duties extend to ensuring adherence to HACCP policies and Aramark’s Standard Operating Procedures concerning food handling and storage. The supervisor also plays a vital role in upholding correctional facility security protocols, including ensuring storage areas remain locked and all security procedures are followed. This multifaceted position blends operational efficiency with security awareness and compassionate inmate supervision.
Employment with Aramark in this role provides an opportunity for meaningful work in a unique setting where culinary leadership intersects with correctional facility management. Aramark supports employee growth by encouraging skill development and adaptability, expecting flexibility as job duties may evolve to meet changing business needs. This role requires physical stamina to meet the demands of lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking.
Working at Aramark also involves compliance with uniform standards and personal protective equipment usage to uphold workplace safety. The employer emphasizes employee well-being, professional integrity, and strong ethical standards, ensuring a respectful and rewarding workplace. This is a full-time position; specific salary information is typically aligned with Florida DOC standards and Aramark’s compensation guidelines for supervisory roles within correctional facilities.
In summary, the Kitchen Supervisor at Everglades Re-entry - Florida DOC under Aramark's leadership is a critical position that combines culinary expertise, supervisory acumen, security responsibility, and a commitment to quality service delivery in a challenging yet rewarding environment. It offers a unique career opportunity for individuals passionate about food service management and correctional facility operations who desire to make a positive impact in both sectors.
Within this dynamic global framework, the Kitchen Supervisor role at Everglades Re-entry - Florida DOC represents an essential leadership position in a correctional food service environment. This role involves supervising inmates to ensure the preparation and delivery of meals adhere strictly to Aramark’s established production and safety standards. The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for assigning and coordinating work activities among inmates, training them on proper cooking methods and Aramark’s recipes, and overseeing meal assembly and service to guarantee efficiency and compliance with dietary requirements. Attention to sanitation and personal safety standards is paramount, and the supervisor must maintain secure storage of kitchen tools, equipment, and keys, while fostering a safe and orderly kitchen environment.
The position requires monitoring and reviewing production and temperature logs, maintaining inventory control through proper receiving and storage, and assisting with requisition orders. The role's duties extend to ensuring adherence to HACCP policies and Aramark’s Standard Operating Procedures concerning food handling and storage. The supervisor also plays a vital role in upholding correctional facility security protocols, including ensuring storage areas remain locked and all security procedures are followed. This multifaceted position blends operational efficiency with security awareness and compassionate inmate supervision.
Employment with Aramark in this role provides an opportunity for meaningful work in a unique setting where culinary leadership intersects with correctional facility management. Aramark supports employee growth by encouraging skill development and adaptability, expecting flexibility as job duties may evolve to meet changing business needs. This role requires physical stamina to meet the demands of lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking.
Working at Aramark also involves compliance with uniform standards and personal protective equipment usage to uphold workplace safety. The employer emphasizes employee well-being, professional integrity, and strong ethical standards, ensuring a respectful and rewarding workplace. This is a full-time position; specific salary information is typically aligned with Florida DOC standards and Aramark’s compensation guidelines for supervisory roles within correctional facilities.
In summary, the Kitchen Supervisor at Everglades Re-entry - Florida DOC under Aramark's leadership is a critical position that combines culinary expertise, supervisory acumen, security responsibility, and a commitment to quality service delivery in a challenging yet rewarding environment. It offers a unique career opportunity for individuals passionate about food service management and correctional facility operations who desire to make a positive impact in both sectors.
Job Requirements
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Minimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferred
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Must be able to obtain a food safety certification
- Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and policies
- Must qualify for and 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 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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