SOP_NUMBER: 409.04.20
TITLE: Training
REFERENCE_CODE: IVL01-0019
DIVISION: Executive Division (Georgia Correctional Industries - Food and Farm Services)
TOPIC_AREA: 409 Policy-GCI Food Service
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2020-09-23
WORD_COUNT: 424
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/105525
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/409.04.20/

SUMMARY:
This policy establishes mandatory and recommended training requirements for all food service staff working in Georgia Department of Corrections kitchens. Staff must complete Food Service Level I training within 90 days of hire, with Level II and III trainings recommended within two years. Training covers inmate interactions, equipment operation, and special dietary requirements, with the GDC and GCI covering travel expenses in accordance with state regulations.

KEY_TOPICS: food service training, food service staff, kitchen operations, inmate food service, Food Service Level I/II/III, dietary training, equipment training, GDC training requirements, correctional food service, staff development

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|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|**Policy Name:** Training|**Policy Name:** Training|**Policy Name:** Training|
|**Policy Number:** 409.04.20|**Effective Date:** 9/23/2020|**Page Number:** 1 of 2|
|**Authority:** <br>Commissioner<br>|**Originating Division:**<br>Executive Division (Georgia<br>Correctional Industries - Food<br>and Farm Services)|**Access Listing:**<br>Level I: All Access<br>|



**I.** **Introduction and Summary:**

It is the policy of the Food and Farm Service’s Subdivision to outline training
programs that are required, offered, and administered to Georgia Department of
Corrections (GDC) food service staff at all GDC State Prisons and Centers which
operate kitchens for preparation of the GDC Master Menu. Exceptions may be made
for contracted food service operations.

**II.** **Authority:**

A. O.C.G.A.: 42-2-11; and

B. ACA Standards: 2-CO-4C-01, 1-CTA-3D-02-1, and 5-ACI-5C-10 (ref. 4-321-1).

**III.** **Definitions:** None.

**IV.** **Statement of Policy and Applicable Procedures:**

A. Staff Training:


1. All food service staff is required to attend Food Service Level I within 90

days of date of hire.

2. All food service staff in each feeding unit are recommended to attend Food

Service Level I, II, and III Training within two (2) years of employment.

3. The Food Service Director/Manager in each feeding unit will provide all staff

the opportunity to attend the three (3) levels of Food Service Training, which
shall include, but not limited to, training on inmate dealings, use of
equipment and provision of special diets. All three (3) levels of Food Service
Training shall be attended as soon as possible following date of hire.


|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|**Policy Name:** Training|**Policy Name:** Training|**Policy Name:** Training|
|**Policy Number:** 409.04.20|**Effective Date:** 9/23/2020|**Page Number:** 2 of 2|
|**Authority:** <br>Commissioner<br>|**Originating Division:**<br>Executive Division (Georgia<br>Correctional Industries - Food<br>and Farm Services)|**Access Listing:**<br>Level I: All Access<br>|



B. Staff Training provided by Food and Farm Services Central Office:


1. Food and Farm Services Central Office will teach a Food Service Update

class a minimum of two (2) times per year and a Food Service Development
class a minimum of one (1) time per year.

2. The Food and Farm Services Central Office provides staff with Food Service

Computer System training on an as needed basis.

C. Travel Expenses:


1. GDC will be responsible for funding travel and related expenses of facility

food service staff attending Food Service Level Training or other training, in
accordance with State Travel Regulations.

2. GCI will be responsible for funding travel and related expenses of GCI staff

attending or providing training in accordance with State Travel Regulations.

**V.** **Attachments:** None.

**VI.** **Record Retention of Forms Relevant to this Policy:** None.