State of North Carolina
Correctional Food Service Officer I, II, III (Statewide)
State of North Carolina, Union, New Jersey, us, 07083
Correctional Food Service Officer I, II, III (Statewide)
About Us
NC Department of Adult Correction safeguards and preserves the lives and property of its citizens, overseeing the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. The department includes state prisons, healthcare, facility operations staff, and the division of Community Supervision.
Position Overview This full‑time position offers rotating, fixed, or split shifts, state benefits, and a sign‑on bonus: $7,000 for hires with a start date before July 1 2025 and $3,000 for those starting July 1 2025 or later. Applicants may also qualify for a $1,000 referral bonus.
Salary Range
Correctional Food Service Officer I: $32,639 – $57,117
Officer II: $34,270 – $59,973
Officer III: $35,984 – $62,971
Custody Levels
Officer I – Minimum
Officer II – Medium
Officer III – Close
Responsibilities
Supervise offenders in food preparation and service areas.
Provide training in cooking, baking, and serving.
Maintain food service equipment, inventory, and orders.
Ensure sanitary food handling practices and nutritional planning.
Minimum Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED.
1 year of institutional food preparation and food services for Officer I; 2 years for Officer II; 3 years for Officer III.
Experience in management of commercial food service operations or as a Correctional Officer.
Special Qualifications
Certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Work Schedule
Full‑time with rotating, fixed, or split shifts. Days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter Gabriel Earley Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
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Position Overview This full‑time position offers rotating, fixed, or split shifts, state benefits, and a sign‑on bonus: $7,000 for hires with a start date before July 1 2025 and $3,000 for those starting July 1 2025 or later. Applicants may also qualify for a $1,000 referral bonus.
Salary Range
Correctional Food Service Officer I: $32,639 – $57,117
Officer II: $34,270 – $59,973
Officer III: $35,984 – $62,971
Custody Levels
Officer I – Minimum
Officer II – Medium
Officer III – Close
Responsibilities
Supervise offenders in food preparation and service areas.
Provide training in cooking, baking, and serving.
Maintain food service equipment, inventory, and orders.
Ensure sanitary food handling practices and nutritional planning.
Minimum Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED.
1 year of institutional food preparation and food services for Officer I; 2 years for Officer II; 3 years for Officer III.
Experience in management of commercial food service operations or as a Correctional Officer.
Special Qualifications
Certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Work Schedule
Full‑time with rotating, fixed, or split shifts. Days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter Gabriel Earley Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr