Correctional Food Service Coordinator

Correctional Food Service Coordinator

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Correctional Food Service Coordinator

Salary

$49,400.00 - $72,612.80 Annually

Location

Anamosa - 52205 - Jones County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-02221

Agency

243 Corrections - Anamosa State Penitentiary

Opening Date

02/17/2026

Closing Date

3/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Nicolen.Taylor@iowa.gov

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Job Description

A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job. It's a calling.

Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.

Join our team at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Correctional Food Services Coordinator!

In this position you would serve the dietary department as a mentor and a leader to incarcerated individuals in the instruction and preparation of meals.

Y ou will be required to demonstrate cooking and sanitation methods, as well as modeling proper social and work behavior.

In the dietary department you will need to enforce personal hygiene rules for incarcerated individuals to maintain sanitary standards for food service operations through visual observations, verbal instructions, and/or written disciplinary measures.

At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals.

Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities.

You'll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

Perks:

Low out of pocket, high quality family and single medical insurance

Dental insurance is free for single and low for family

$20,000 basic life insurance at no cost, voluntary supplemental life for an additional cost, and long term disability insurance at no cost

Exceptional retirement package includes IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) which is a fixed income or defined benefit pension plan

In addition to IPERS a deferred compensation plan (similar to a 401K) with a state match of up to $75.00 per month

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federalRight to Worklaws, which protect employees? rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Two years of full-time work experience in mass food production in a commercial, military, hospital, or institutional food services setting.
• A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in dietetics, nutrition, food management or a closely related equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Cook 1, Cook 2, or Baker.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/CorrectionalFoodServiceCoordinator-07237-87237.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and endorsements.

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Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

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Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree
• No

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. ?611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. ?611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. ?611 et seq

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How many years of full-time experience do you have in mass food production in a commercial, military, hospital, or institutional food services setting?

• Less than two years of the identified experience
• Two years or more of the identified experience

04

How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education in dietetics, nutrition, food management or a closely related field AND/OR experience in mass food production in a commercial, military, hospital, or institutional food services setting? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I do not have any of the education and/or experience
• Less than two years of the education and/or experience
• Two years or more of the education and/or experience

05

Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months do you have in the classifications of Cook 1, Cook 2, Baker 1 or Baker 2?

• I am not a State of Iowa employee
• Less than 12 months in the classifications of Cook 1, Cook 2, Baker 1 or Baker 2
• 12 months or more in the classifications of Cook 1, Cook 2, Baker 1 or Baker 2

Required Question

Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

243 Corrections - Anamosa State Penitentiary

Address

406 N High St

Anamosa, Iowa, 52205

Website

https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iowa-doc-districts-and-facilities/asp

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