Correctional Food Service Officer; Lumberton CI

COO - OPS
- Institutions Operations

The North Carolina 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 supervised 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!

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.

Correctional Food Service Officer Responsibilities:

• Supervise and instruct offenders in food preparation, serving, and cleanup activities according to established menus and schedules.
• Inspect food items and supplies for quality and quantity; report shortages or discrepancies promptly.
• Complete required documentation, including production records, temperature logs, and inventory reports.
• Coordinate timely meal service and distribution to designated housing units.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing food and supplies in compliance with inventory control procedures.

To be considered for a Correctional Food Service Officer position, ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver's license

Hires may be eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus.

If you were referred by a current Department of Adult Corrections employee, they may qualify for a $1,000 referral bonus. Enter their name in the referral section of your application.

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.

Salary Range: $33,902 -$59,327 Salary Grade: NC05

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.

Salary Range: $35,596 - $62,294 Salary Grade: NC06

Correctional Food Service Officer III:

Close – Offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.

Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408

Work Schedules

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.

Trainee Progression Candidate Consideration

If fully qualified applicants are unavailable, candidates may be considered for trainee appointments. Trainee salaries may begin below the posted range and increase as minimum qualifications are obtained in accordance with State policy.

Basic Correctional Food Service Officer Training (BCOT)

All new hires must complete six weeks of Basic Correctional food service officer Training (BCOT). This entails a required overnight weekday stay at training facility. Room and board is…