KITCHEN MANAGER - MPA3

Kitchen ManagerThe Fulton County Sheriff's Office is seeking a skilled and dedicated Kitchen Manager to oversee food-service operations within our detention facilities. This role is essential to ensuring that all incarcerated individuals and staff receive safe, nutritious meals prepared in a secure, well-managed environment. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep knowledge of institutional food service, and the ability to work effectively within a correctional setting.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational LeadershipManage daily food-service operations, including meal preparation, portioning, and distribution.Ensure all meals meet nutritional, medical, and policy requirements.Manage inventory, conduct food and supply inventories to ensure proper stock levels and prevent waste.Maintain production records, temperature logs, inventory documentation, and other required reports.Oversee receiving, storage, and rotation of food and supplies.Monitor budget compliance and implement cost-control strategies.Safety, Sanitation & ComplianceEnforce food-safety standards, including HACCP, ServSafe, and local health-department regulations.Ensure high standards of cleanliness (HACCP) in all food service areas and proper maintenance of kitchen equipment.Maintain a sanitary and organized kitchen environment.Ensure compliance with detention-facility policies and accreditation standards (ACA, NCCHC, PREA).Coordinate with inspectors and regulatory agencies during audits and reviews.Security & Inmate Worker SupervisionMaintain a secure kitchen environment in coordination with detention staff.Maintain strict adherence to safety and security policies, ensuring all tools and food items are secure and in compliance with correctional standards.Direct, instruct, and mentor inmate work crews in cooking, baking, equipment use, tray line, and sanitation procedures.Monitor inmate behavior and report rule violations.Maintain accurate records for inmate worker assignments.Staff ManagementRecruit, train, schedule, and supervise civilian kitchen staff.Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development.Ensure adequate staffing for all shifts and meal periods.Foster a professional, safety-focused work culture.Menu Planning & NutritionDevelop menus that meet nutritional guidelines and budget constraints.Plan, coordinate, and supervise the preparation of nutritious, cost-effective meals for inmates and staff.Coordinate with medical staff to accommodate special diets.Adjust menus based on supply availability and seasonal considerations.Equipment & Facility OversightEnsure proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.Coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance with facility staff or vendors.Support fire-safety and emergency-preparedness procedures.Administrative DutiesPrepare operational reports and incident documentation.Participate in inspections, audits, and accreditation processes.Assist with vendor and contract management when applicable.Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.QualificationsFive or more years of experience in large-scale corrections institutional food-service operation.Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food-service management, or related field.Advanced culinary training, Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), or Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) is highly preferred.Certifications in food safety, such as ServeSafe Manager.Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., ServeSafe), sanitation standards, and kitchen equipment operation.Experience supervising inmate labor or working directly with justice-involved populations.Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site or high-volume food-service operations.Familiarity with inventory-management software, food-service management systems, or jail management systems.Experience with preventive maintenance planning for commercial kitchen equipment.Strong communication, organizational, and inventory management skills.Experience with menu planning, and budgeting.Knowledge of ACA, NCCHC, and PREA standards as they relate to food service and inmate supervision.Strong background in workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and risk-mitigation practices.Experience with procurement, vendor management, and contract compliance.Working ConditionsHigh-volume kitchen environment inside a secure detention facility.Exposure to heat, cold, cleaning chemicals, and industrial equipment.Frequent standing, lifting, bending, and carrying up to 50 lbs.Requires flexibility for early mornings, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations.Application ProcessInterested applicants should submit a completed application and any relevant certifications through the County's hiring portal. Selected candidates will be required to pass a background investigation, drug screening, and security clearance process.