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Tiger Correctional Services

Kitchen Supervisor

Marshfield, MO · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • PTO

Webster County Jail - 101 S. Crittenden St. Marshfield, MO 65706 * Kitchen Hours: 9am - 5pm; Must have weekend availability * Pay: $15.00 per hour PLUS BENEFITS * Benefits: 100% Company paid Employee ...

Tiger Correctional Services

Kitchen Supervisor

Houston, MO · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • PTO

Texas County Jail - 519 N Grand Ave Ste 101 Houston, MO 65483 * Kitchen Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm with a rotating or split weekend schedule * Pay: $15.00 per hour PLUS BENEFITS * Benefits: 100% Company ...

Tiger Correctional Services

Kitchen Supervisor

Marion, IL · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • PTO

Williamson County Jail - 404 N Van Buren St. Marion, IL 62959 * Kitchen Hours: 8:30am-7pm; must have weekend availability * Pay: $15.00 per hour PLUS BENEFITS * Benefits: 100% Company paid Employee ...

Tiger Correctional Services

Kitchen Supervisor

Luxora, AR · On-site

$16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • PTO

Kitchen Supervisor * Location: Mississippi County Detention Center - 685 NCR 599 Luxora, AR 72358 ... Establish a professional work relationship with company employees, jail administration and facility ...

Tiger Correctional Services

Kitchen Supervisor

Princeton, IN · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • PTO

Kitchen Supervisor * Location: Gibson County - 112 E. Emerson St. Princeton, IN 47670 * Kitchen ... Establish a professional work relationship with company employees, jail administration and facility ...

Canteen Services

Kitchen Manager

Auburn, IN · On-site

$21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Kitchen Manager DeKalb County Jail | Auburn, Indiana Full-Time Career Opportunity Lead a Team. Make an Impact. Build Your Career. Tigg's Canteen Services is searching for a motivated and dependable ...

Tigg's Canteen Services

Kitchen Manager

Auburn, IN

$21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Kitchen Manager DeKalb County Jail | Auburn, Indiana Full-Time Career Opportunity Lead a Team. Make an Impact. Build Your Career. Tigg's Canteen Services is searching for a motivated and dependable ...

Canteen Services

Kitchen Manager

Auburn, IN · On-site

$21/hr

Kitchen ManagerDeKalb County Jail | Auburn, IndianaFull-Time Career OpportunityLead a Team. Make an Impact. Build Your Career.Tigg's Canteen Services is searching for a motivated and dependable ...

Canteen Services

Kitchen Manager

Peru, IN

$20/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Now Hiring: Full-Time Kitchen ManagerMiami County Jail | Peru, IndianaLead with Purpose. Build Your Career with Tigg's Canteen Services.Tigg's Canteen Services is seeking an experienced, dependable ...

Canteen Services

Kitchen Manager

Peru, IN · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Now Hiring: Full-Time Kitchen ManagerMiami County Jail | Peru, IndianaLead with Purpose. Build Your Career with Tigg's Canteen Services.Tigg's Canteen Services is seeking an experienced, dependable ...

Canteen Services

Kitchen Manager

Peru, IN · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Now Hiring: Full-Time Kitchen Manager Miami County Jail | Peru, Indiana Lead with Purpose. Build Your Career with Tigg's Canteen Services. Tigg's Canteen Services is seeking an experienced ...

Tigg's Canteen Services

Kitchen Manager

Peru, IN · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Now Hiring: Full-Time Kitchen Manager Miami County Jail | Peru, Indiana Lead with Purpose. Build Your Career with Tigg's Canteen Services. Tigg's Canteen Services is seeking an experienced ...

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How much do jail kitchen jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for jail kitchen in the United States is $15.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a jail kitchen?

Jail kitchen jobs involve preparing, cooking, and serving meals to inmates within a correctional facility. Workers in these roles may be responsible for cleaning kitchen equipment, following strict safety and sanitation guidelines, and adhering to specific dietary requirements for inmates. These positions can be filled by correctional staff, contracted food service workers, or even inmates themselves under supervision. Jail kitchen jobs play a crucial role in maintaining daily operations and ensuring the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a secure environment are important for these positions.

What skills and qualifications are needed to work in a jail kitchen?

To thrive as a Jail Kitchen Worker, you typically need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of food safety regulations, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications, and inventory management systems are often required. Attention to detail, the ability to follow strict protocols, teamwork, and strong communication skills are vital in this environment. These skills and qualities are important for maintaining safety, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering consistent, nutritious meals in a secure facility.

What challenges are faced when working in a jail kitchen, and how can they be managed?

Working in a jail kitchen often involves adhering to strict security protocols and preparing meals for a large number of individuals within tight timeframes. One of the main challenges is maintaining safety and sanitation standards while working with limited resources and under close supervision. Effective communication with correctional officers and fellow kitchen staff is crucial to ensure smooth operations. Staying organized, following established procedures, and being adaptable to last-minute changes can help manage these challenges successfully.

What is the difference between Jail Kitchen vs Jail Cook?

AspectJail KitchenJail Cook
CredentialsFood handler permits, basic culinary skillsFood handler permits, culinary experience
Work EnvironmentCorrectional facility kitchen, supervised settingCorrectional facility kitchen, supervised setting
Employer & IndustryPrison system, governmentPrison system, government
Job FocusMeal preparation, kitchen maintenanceCooking, food service tasks

Jail Kitchen and Jail Cook roles both involve meal preparation within correctional facilities. The main difference lies in scope: Jail Kitchen often refers to the overall kitchen operation, including supervision and management, while Jail Cook focuses specifically on cooking and food preparation tasks. Both roles require food safety certifications and work in similar environments, serving the prison system.

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Infographic showing various Jail Kitchen job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $32,047 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Kitchen Supervisor

Tiger Correctional Services

West Memphis, AR • On-site

$14/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Position Information

  • Job Title: Kitchen Supervisor
  • Location: Crittenden County Jail - 350 Afco Dr. West Memphis, AR 72301
  • Kitchen Hours: 3:30am-5:30pm (must have availability to work any day during this time frame)
  • Pay: $14 per hour PLUS BENEFITS
  • Benefits: 100% Company paid Employee Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Paid time off available after 90 days of employment.

*Must be at least 21 years of age*

**This position does require a very thorough/strict background check**

Position Summary

Tiger Correctional Services is looking for a kitchen supervisor to oversee and administer food service operations and ensure health & sanitation standards are in compliance with company and jail policy and federal, state and local law. This a full-time, non-exempt, entry level position. Paid training is provided.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare meals in accordance with established recipes & menus.
  • Maintain sanitary & safe conditions and equipment to comply with federal & state standards.
  • Assign & oversee the work of facility-provided labor.
  • Conduct daily inventory and maintain tracking logs.
  • Responsible for kitchen stock levels and reorders.
  • Perform quality checks as required.
  • Establish a professional work relationship with company employees, jail administration and facility-provided labor while upholding our company values.
  • Responsible for compliance & administration of all security procedures identified by the company and jail administration.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

  • Excellent cooking skills
  • Dependable and able to meet deadlines.
  • Adhere to Tiger Correctional safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation.
  • Ability to work well with others and have good oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to read.
  • Good computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets.
  • Physical requirements include standing 3-4 hours at a time and frequent lifting of 50 pounds.
  • Must have the ability to perform basic math of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Remote work is not allowed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Background check and drug screen is required to ensure applicant meets all eligibility requirements for the assigned customer/location.