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Skillet Kitchens

Correctional meals provider with inmate kiosks

Food Service Supervisor

Full-Time
$17/hr+ $500 sign-on bonus + 401(k) match
Entry
Waynesville, NC, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Basic cooking and food preparation skills are required.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation is required.
  • The ability to follow recipes and instructions is required.
  • Organizational and time-management skills are required.
  • The ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
  • The ability to stand for extended periods and work in varying temperatures and conditions is required.
  • The candidate must pass a background check and comply with security protocols.
  • The candidate must be able to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • The candidate must work in a correctional facility kitchen with exposure to loud noises.
  • The candidate must adhere to security and safety measures.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and cook meals according to menus and recipes.
  • Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
  • Ensure food safety and proper food temperatures.
  • Serve meals to inmates while accounting for portion control and dietary needs.
  • Distribute food promptly and accurately.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
  • Follow sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.
  • Document food temperatures and portion sizes.
  • Interact professionally with inmates.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in food service or culinary roles is preferred.

About the company

Skillet Kitchens provides meals for inmates and staff at county-level jails and detention facilities with dietitian-approved menus that meet state and federal rules. Its Skillet Direct program lets inmates order hot, made-to-order meals via kiosks or tablets as a behavior-management privilege. Skillet Skills offers vocational training in food handling and safety, culminating in ServSafe certification to aid post-release employment. The company differentiates itself by serving regional facilities, filling gaps left by larger consolidators, and combining standard meals with an in-facility incentive program and formal inmate training to support reentry and reduce recidivism.

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What believers are saying

  • Troup County renewed Skillet in September 2025 at $1.43 per meal.
  • Benton County approved Skillet for jail food starting October 1, 2025.
  • The company website updated March 2026 and still markets Skillet Direct nationwide.

What critics are saying

  • County contracts stay price-sensitive; Benton County chose Skillet for $35,000 first-year savings.
  • Labor risk remains high; 2026 postings show broad hiring across Georgia, North Carolina, Minnesota.
  • A bad kitchen incident or inmate complaint in 2026 would damage jail renewals fast.

What makes Skillet Kitchens unique

  • Skillet Kitchens specializes in county jails, unlike broadline national foodservice vendors.
  • Skillet Direct sells hot made-to-order inmate meals, creating behavior-control leverage.
  • Skillet Skills adds food-industry training and ServSafe certification, strengthening rehabilitation messaging.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Phone/Internet Stipend

Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs