Food & Laundry Services Manager

Full Job Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Requirements

• Plan, assign and supervise the work of the kitchen and laundry staff.

• Prepare menu.
• Order food and supplies.
• Cook and bake foods in large quantities.
• Cut meat with hand and motorized equipment.
• Assist with preparation of food for the next shift.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade.

Equivalency for Education:

• Or equivalent to graduation from a food preparation school.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in full-time cooking involving large scale food preparation, which included menu preparation, quantity calculation and ordering food.
• One year of experience in the operations of a commercial laundry.

Knowledge of:

• Fundamentals of nutrition and dietetics.
• Kitchen sanitation and safety laws and regulations.
• Proper use, care, and security of equipment, machines and utensils.
• Sources and procedures in the ordering and storing of large quantities of food.
• Meal planning and preparation for institutions.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Cook and bake in large quantities.
• Write legible instructions, memos and menus.
• Read, understand, and follow basic recipes including converting recipes for large scale preparation.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Skill/Ability to:

• Supervise and train inmates.
• Exercise security requirements.
• Supervise the operation of a large scale food preparation facility.
• Perform meat cutting.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.

An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).

Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.

For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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