Aramark Correctional Services

Meet Hassen Oueslati, Food Service Manager and IN2WORK Instructor at Aramark, who has been with the company since 2022 and in the corrections field since 2020. Hassen is passionate about making a positive impact on his community, particularly in helping incarcerated individuals through the IN2WORK program. He takes great pride in his role as both a manager and instructor, guiding offenders to make positive life changes and seeing their progress firsthand. His most rewarding moments come from teaching and witnessing the growth of others. Throughout his career, Hassen has developed a range of skills, from opening new facilities to improving his leadership, problem-solving, and communication abilities. His experience in financial management and operations has also played a key role in his success. Hassen is driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. With strong support from his team, he’s passionate about continuous learning and professional growth. Despite facing challenges, Hassen embraces them as opportunities to expand his skills and knowledge, keeping his work both fulfilling and exciting. We’re lucky to have Hassen as part of the Aramark team! ?? #EmployeeSpotlight #Aramark #Corrections

As National Nutrition Month comes to a close, we're reminded of the vital role Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered (NDTRs) play in helping individuals and communities understand how food impacts health throughout life. Julia Dunnigan, RDN, LDN, one of ACS's Registered Dietitians, recently shared her experience with the NOURISH ERG, offering valuable insights into her role as a Corrections Dietitian. She discussed the challenges of menu development, ensuring nutrition, and working within unique facility constraints. Julia highlighted the creativity needed to build meal plans that consider medical, religious, and safety factors. What better time than National Nutrition Month to reflect on the power of informed food choices and healthy habits!

Exciting news from Monterey, California! We’re excited to announce the installation of a brand-new micromarket at one of our facilities, designed specifically to provide officers and staff with quick, convenient grab-and-go drink and snack options. With a wide selection of available options, this micromarket ensures everyone has easy access to fuel up during their busy day. #RetailInnovation #Corrections #Aramark

?? #MissionMonday Spotlight: Celebrating 15 IN2WORK graduates in Rapid City, South Dakota! ?? What an incredible milestone for these hardworking students! The celebration was topped off with a fantastic spread, bringing the community together to honor their achievements. A special shoutout to Maryann Mason for her ongoing dedication to both the IN2WORK program and the students and grads in Rapid City. Your continued support truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for everything you do! #IN2WORK #SecondsChances #Corrections #Aramark

Meet Tan Matthews, a dedicated Food Service Director who has made a remarkable impact in the world of corrections. Tanzola not only oversees operations at Forsyth County Detention Center, but also serves as a proctor for the IN2WORK program, teaching kitchen workers the skills they need to succeed. Tanzola’s commitment to excellence shines through in the achievements of her students. In fact, her second IN2WORK class achieved a 90% average, the highest in the program’s history! Tanzola has also been instrumental in expanding the program, traveling to Arizona to help open the Arizona DOC, where she trained new staff and helped them run Aramark kitchens. What Tanzola loves most about her role? Seeing her students go from learning the basics to cooking meals from scratch, with a menu they’ve chosen themselves. It's incredibly rewarding for her to watch her students and team develop skills that empower them to take ownership of kitchen operations. The work in corrections can be challenging, but Tanzola stays inspired by reminding herself and others to keep showing up and let their work ethic speak for itself. We’re proud to have Tanzola on our team—thank you for everything you do! #StaffSpotlight #IN2WORK #Teamwork #FoodServiceLeadership

We had such a blast celebrating Employee Appreciation Day, and we couldn’t fit all the fun into just one post! So, here’s round two—more amazing photos from the celebrations happening across the field! ??

Last week, we celebrated Employee Appreciation Day with a theme that truly captures the heart of what makes the Corrections team so exceptional: "Remarkable and Beyond." Here’s a glimpse of some of the ways our teams celebrated the occasion. Thank you to each and every one of you for helping to make Aramark remarkable and beyond. #EmployeeAppreciation #Corrections #Aramark #ACS

For this #MissionMonday, we’re letting the photos speak for themselves! ?? A huge congratulations to the 12 IN2WORK graduates at Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover, Maryland. This milestone marks the first-ever IN2WORK graduation at ECI, and we couldn’t be more proud! The class was led by our new culinary instructor, Aaron Harris, who is helping to expand the program throughout the state.?A special thanks to the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services for their support in making this possible. To the graduates – keep pushing forward, making an impact, and proving that every step forward matters. You are all inspiring examples of perseverance and progress! #IN2WORK #Corrections #SecondChances #Aramark

At Aramark, employees around the world consistently volunteer their time and expertise to strengthen the communities they live and work in through Aramark Building Community. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, employees were encouraged to spend the day serving their local communities—and provided a unique opportunity to make an even greater impact. For the second year in a row, Aramark invited MLK Day volunteers to nominate a favorite nonprofit to be considered for one of ten $1,000 charitable donations. We are proud to share that ACS's own LaKeisha Daniels was one of the ten recipients! LaKeisha directed her donation to Kind Hearts Outreach, an organization that supports the homeless and young adults aging out of the foster care system in the Dallas area. LaKeisha shared, "I am committed to giving back to my community. I have family members that have experienced being unhoused and have experienced food insecurities. I want others to treat them with respect." A huge congratulations to LaKeisha--thank you for all you do to positively impact our community. We are proud to support team members like LaKeisha who are dedicated to making a difference! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Focoao #CommunityImpact #MLKDay #AramarkBuildingCommunity #ACS

Today is Employee Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to thank our team for the impact they make every day. Your skills, creativity, and commitment drive our success and help us achieve our goals. We value the unique contributions each of you brings to the table, and we’re grateful for the results we accomplish together. Thank YOU for all that you do. Here’s to continued collaboration and growth! #EmployeeAppreciationDay