Food Service Specialist IV (#019604) Lee Correctional Inst, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Food Service Spec IV (#011924) Tyger River Correctional Inst, Enoree (SPARTANBURG) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$37,200 - $48,300
per year
Type
Closes
March 31, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing the food service operations at a correctional facility, including hiring, training, and supervising inmate workers in cooking and kitchen tasks, while ensuring food preparation follows strict menus and safety standards.
It also requires handling security in the cafeteria, coordinating repairs, and passing health and safety inspections.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on cooking experience, leadership skills, and the ability to work in a secure environment, who is organized and committed to training requirements.
Key Requirements
- Experience in quantity and quality cooking
- ServSafe Manager certification or attainment within 6 months of hire
- Successful completion of 4 weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Completion of basic supervisory courses within 18 months of employment
- Prior supervisory experience preferred
- Related food service experience
- Ability to maintain internal security and resolve inmate complaints
Full Job Description
Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates inmate food service employees.
Trains and instruct all employees, i.e., cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help in all phases of their duties. supervises all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.
Acts as officer in maintaining internal security of cafeteria. works with inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.
Responsible for the accurate preparation of all food orders on weekly basis and accurate deliveries.
Prepares cook's work sheet in strict accordance with SCDC master menu and maintains record for a 5-year period.
Meets with health, fire & OSHA inspections.
Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.
SERV safe manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:Related food service experience.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
Experience in quantity and quality cooking required.
Must be certified as a ServSafe Manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
Must be certified by South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
Must successfully complete basic supervisory courses within eighteen (18) months of employment.
Qualifications
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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