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Food Service Spec VI (#011379) Trenton Correctional Inst., Trenton (EDGEFIELD) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$57,700 - $80,800
per year
Type
Closes
January 22, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing the entire food service operation at a correctional facility, including supervising staff and inmate workers, handling budgets, ordering supplies, and ensuring everything runs safely and follows prison rules.
It's a hands-on leadership role that requires strong organization and attention to detail in a secure environment.
A good fit would be someone with experience leading food teams, especially in high-volume cooking, who is comfortable with security protocols and can handle paperwork and inspections.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma
- Five years of experience in quantity and quality cooking
- One year of supervisory experience in food service
- HACCP or ServSafe manager certification (or obtain within 6 months)
- Successful completion of SCDC Basic Training (4 weeks upon hire)
- Completion of basic supervisory courses within 18 months
- Three years of experience in a correctional environment (preferred)
Full Job Description
Oversee all aspects of the food service operation, including hiring and management of both food servicer civilian and inmate workers, ensuring security within the cafeteria, and maintaining compliance with SCDC policies and regulations.
Responsible for all paperwork required by SCDC and contracts for retention requirements.
Responsible for maintaining equipment to ensure compliance and availability to prepare meals.
Regular communication with food service branch management and institutional management is essential.
Report any concerns.
Enforces SCDC policy, rules, and regulations.
Responsible for maintaining budget while ensuring operational compliance that includes managing scheduling, placing weekly food orders and overseeing purchasing and inventory.
Conduct inspections of outside feeding areas to include RHU and other housing units.
Any duties as requested that may fall within job purpose.
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 supervisory experience in food service.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma and five (5) years’ experience in quantity and quality cooking and one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Must be certified in Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) or ServSafe manager or attain 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.
Shift is subject to change to meet the operational needs of the institution.
Qualifications
Three (3) years’ experience in a correctional environment preferred.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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