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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Food Service Specialist IV (#012203) MacDougall Correctional Inst., Ridgeville (BERKELEY) Level 2

State of South Carolina

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$37,200 - $48,300

per year

Closes

January 22, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is about managing the food service operations in a prison, including hiring, training, and supervising inmate workers to prepare and serve meals safely and efficiently.

It also involves handling security in the cafeteria, dealing with complaints, and ensuring compliance with health and safety rules.

A good fit would be someone with cooking experience who is organized, good at leading teams, and comfortable working in a secure environment.

Key Requirements

  • Related food service experience
  • Experience in quantity and quality cooking
  • ServSafe Manager certification or obtain within 6 months
  • Complete SCDC Basic Training (4 weeks) upon hire
  • Complete basic supervisory course within 18 months
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred

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 and OSHA inspections.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.
  • ServSafe 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:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov

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 course within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Qualifications

Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

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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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5194503