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Food Service Specialist IV (#011378) Kirkland Correctional Inst, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

South Carolina Department of Corrections
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Job Responsibilities

  • Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates inmate food service employees.
  • Trains and instruct all employees, i.e., cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help in all phases of their duties.
  • Supervises all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.
  • Acts as officer in maintaining internal security of cafeteria.
  • Works with inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.
  • Responsible for the accurate preparation of all food orders on weekly basis and accurate deliveries.
  • Prepares cook's worksheet in strict accordance with SCDC master menu and maintains record for a 5-year period.
  • Meets with health, fire and OSHA inspections.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.
  • ServSafe manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services

(803) 896-1649

Employment@doc.sc.gov

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

Related food service experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

  • Experience in quantity and quality cooking required.
  • Must be certified as a ServSafe Manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.
  • Must be certified by South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.
  • Must successfully complete basic supervisory course within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

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