Salary: $32,100.00 - $62,971.00 Annually
Location : Statewide, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00045 CFSO Statewide
Department: Adult Correction
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 01/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Class Title: Correctional Food Service Officer I/II/III
Position Number: Section: Institutions
Salary Grade: NC05 NC06 NC07
Description of Work NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,000 SIGN ON BONUS. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
This position is Eligible for the Applicant Referral Bonus. We recruit for Correctional Food Service Officer I, II, and III levels statewide. There may not be a current vacancy at all facilities. Your application will be considered active for 180 days. Only one application can be submitted during this time. Correctional Food Service Officers will supervise offenders performing large-scale food production and food service operations at a Correctional institution/facility. In overseeing the food preparation and clean-up team within the food service department, it is vital to prioritize effective communication in both verbal and written forms. Adhering to instructions, whether spoken or written, along with managing computer data accurately, is essential for operational success.
It is imperative to properly maintain all food service equipment and have a clear understanding of menu specifications. Ensuring sanitary food handling practices and being knowledgeable about nutritional values will greatly contribute to the quality of meal planning and preparation. Additionally, managing inventory levels of all food and various other supplies requiring rotation; while also ensuring the timely ordering of food products and cleaning supplies are essential responsibilities that support the smooth functioning of the department.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Working a dual role of both supervising offenders and providing food production training.
- Supervising offenders in their assigned food preparation and food service work areas to include cooking, baking, and serving food to the offender population.
CUSTODY LEVELS DEFINED: Offenders are assigned to various "custody" levels including "Minimum," "Medium," and "Close" which identifies the level of supervision that is required. As such, each Correctional Officer level of classification below corresponds with the custody level of offenders that they will be supervising:
Correctional Food Service Officer I: Minimum - Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight, they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day.
Correctional Food Service Officer II: Medium - Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities.
Correctional Food Service Officer III: Close-offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.
All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all three levels of Correctional Officer (Officer l, ll, and lll) based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant. Some NC prisons contain more than one custody level of offenders.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Employees must adhere to appearance and grooming standards. Every employee is mandated to comply with this policy.
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full-time position. However, employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required. This position provides
TRAINEE PROGRESSION CANDIDATE CONSIDERATION: If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up according to state policy as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.
As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state's pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range will be $32,100 - $62,9711. Prior applicants will remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.
REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must possess a High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience and must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Trainees must successfully meet all requirements to move up to the fully qualified Correctional Food Service Officer II or Correctional Food Service Officer III job classification.
Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated to consider the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based on these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in place of the Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants MUST document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Considerable knowledge of large-scale food production and food service activities; involving institutional and/or commercial food service environment.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
See for details. Correctional Food Service Officer I Minimum Education and Experience High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Correctional Food Service Officer II Minimum Education and Experience High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Correctional Food Service Officer III Minimum Education and Experience High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee Appointment High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us To Make A Difference. Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody . click apply for full job details