What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Factory Trainer position at Department of Corrections?
FOOD FACTORY TRAINER
MONTANA STATE PRISON
DEER LODGE, MT
The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!
Montana Correctional Enterprises (MCE) lies at the heart of the Montana Department of Corrections’ Programs and Rehabilitations Division. Employees work closely with inmate workers, teaching job skills along with the work ethic for which Big Sky Country is known. Whether it’s by herding cattle, working under the hood of a vehicle, crafting custom log furniture, or welding, the men and women involved in MCE programs while incarcerated leave prison knowing their future is as bright as they choose to make it.
The Food Factory Supervisor Trainer is responsible for training and supervising inmate workers in all aspects of commercial cook-chill food production while ensuring compliance with facility security, safety, and sanitation standards. This role oversees ingredient preparation, production order, and food quality using standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines. The Cook Supervisor also assists in screening inmate workers, maintains production records and reports, and ensures efficient operation in a high-stress, fast-paced environment that involves frequent standing, temperature changes, and shifting priorities.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to workforce development, and public service in a correctional environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Successful completion of a vocational training program in food service operation/cooking and/or 1 year institutional, or commercial cooking or production experience.
Successful completion of ServSafe during the first six-month probationary period.
Successful completion of Better Processing School in the first year.
Strong management ability is needed to deal effectively and professionally with inmates.
BENEFITS
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.
Successful applicants will be subject to:
Criminal history check
Child/patient/offender abuse registries
Reference checks
Effective March 16, 2026, this agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.
NOTICES
Prison Rape Elimination Act - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.
Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.
Salary : $51,459