Correctional Food Service Officer; Eastern Region-NC

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The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervise sentenced people in the community.

Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Agency Adult Correction

Division

Job Classification Title Correctional Food Service Officer I (S)

Position Number

Grade NC05

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Correctional Food Service Officers (CFSO). This role offers a rewarding career path in public safety and food service management within a secure correctional environment. Employees in this position play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant meal preparation and delivery for the offender population while maintaining security and sanitation standards.

• Supervise and instruct offenders in food preparation, serving, and cleanup activities according to established menus and schedules.
• Monitor compliance with sanitation, safety, and security standards in all food service areas.
• Maintain strict control of tools, equipment, and offender movement to ensure facility security.
• Inspect food items and supplies for quality and quantity; report shortages or discrepancies promptly.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and ensure preventive maintenance is completed.
• Complete required documentation, including production records, temperature logs, and inventory reports.
• Coordinate timely meal service and distribution to designated housing units.
• Respond to emergencies or security incidents in food service areas following established procedures.
• Train and oversee offender work crews to ensure adherence to food service standards.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing food and supplies in compliance with inventory control procedures.

All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all three levels of Correctional Food Service Officer (Officer I, II, and III) based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant as well as the business needs of the Institution.

Some NC prisons contain more than one custody level of offenders. Offenders are assigned to various "custody" levels including "Minimum," "Medium," and "Close" which identifies the level of supervision required. Each Officer level corresponds with the custody level of offenders supervised.

• Correctional Food Service Officer I – Minimum: limited oversight; entry/exit from cells permitted during certain times.
• Correctional Food Service Officer II – Medium: more oversight than Minimum facilities.
• Correctional Food Service Officer III – Close: close supervision; movement tightly controlled.

Salaries and bonuses:
All hires are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus. Positions are eligible for an employee referral bonus program ($1,000).

When choosing your county of residence or desired location of work, please refer to the Facilities Map.

Employees must adhere to an appearance and grooming standard. Every employee is mandated to be in compliance with this policy.

Once hired as a Correctional Officer, you will be required to attend six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT). Training is held during specific time frames throughout the year which may require overnight stays at a training facility; room and board are provided. Transportation can be available upon request.

Full
- Time Officers May

• Transition to higher level officers as opportunities arise
• Transition across the state within different institution locations
• Take advantage of internal promotional opportunities and growth

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.

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 the salary may be adjusted up as the trainee obtains the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum…