Correctional Senior Food Service Worker

All employees will be required to work a rotating shift. The shift rotations take place every 4 months.

Working days are Wed- Sat or Sun-Wed

Correctional Senior Food Service Worker = $20.3091 - $30.2339

The bonus is $10,000 spread over 5 years.

$500-Upon hiring

$500-After 6 months (successful probation period)

$1000- @ 12 months

$2,000-@ 24 months

$2,000-@36 months
$2,000-@ 48 months
$2,000 @ 60 months

• Instruct and train adult inmates and/or assist cooks in the operation of equipment used in food preparation, serving, cleanup, and other kitchen tasks; follow established rules and regulations to maintain the security of the kitchen area; prepare and oversee the preparation of vegetables, salads and salad dressings, and routine desserts and baked goods.

• Participate in the cleaning of food preparation areas, kitchen equipment, dining rooms, and storerooms; observe and inspect the work to ensure adherence to safety and sanitation regulations and practices, and to ensure work is accomplished properly and efficiently.

• Provide valuable firsthand information to improve the quality and quantity of work performed; check work in progress and upon completion to ensure assignees are following daily time schedules; fill in job completion charts during and at the end of assigned shift.

• Assist in receiving food and supply deliveries, checking and storing food and supplies.

• Assist cooks with preparing special diet trays for youth or adult inmates with allergies or diet restrictions.

• Maintain constant control of kitchen utensils, tools and equipment for security purposes.

• Serve food to youth or adult inmates and staff; assist with the general cleanliness of the food services areas; maintain security and discipline in the food service areas.

• Determine quantities of food to prepare.

• Document daily meal counts, transport records and production records.

• Conduct daily inspections of kitchen, food storage and dining areas to ensure cleanliness and security.

Experience: One year of experience in the preparation and serving of food that would have developed the knowledges and abilities listed below.

Knowledge of: The methods, practices, utensils, and equipment used in serving food and cleanup activities such as food and dish carts and dishwashers; the techniques, utensils, knives, and equipment used for chopping, slicing, mixing, and measuring foodstuff used in preparing food; sanitation methods and practices associated with food handling and maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and food serving areas and equipment; occupational hazards and safety precautions of kitchen and food service areas and equipment; the preparation and serving of food for special diets.

Ability to: Read, understand, and follow oral and written directions; write simple diet menu instructions; perform simple math calculations; be courteous and tactful with staff members; instruct and train inmates and others in the methods and techniques used in serving food and clean up activities; provide clear and concise oral instructions; maintain effective working relationships with others; prepare and keep simple records pertaining to food service quality control; supervise and inspect the work of Food Service Workers; coordinate the work of Food Service Workers.