Food Service Specialist IV - MEDC

Full Job Description

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS*

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, performs duties in food services to include supervision of subordinate staff, completion of various reports and records, food preparation, cooking, serving and delivering meals inside the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice facilities. Cleans assigned areas of food services to meet guidelines and standards set by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Provide excellent customer service and continually assessing performance based on customer feedback.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise, instruct and train new employees, temporary employees and inmate labor.

Monitor and verify productivity output, teach and demonstrate correct techniques of food preparation for maximum palatability, appearance and minimum waste.

In a bakery/kitchen setting, oversee the safe usage of mixers, slicers, can openers, ovens and steamers.

Prepare food service production reports, usage reports and inventory forms on a weekly basis.

Verify that production records are complete and accurate to Dept. of Education/USDA standards on a daily basis.

Oversee the distribution of meals and storage of food items and supplies.

Estimate quantities of food and non-food items needed to meet menu requirements.

Work alongside the kitchen manager to ensure accurate and timely ordering of food and supplies.

Inspect all areas of the kitchen to ensure that equipment and building maintenance issues are addressed in a timely fashion.

Determine the need for substitutions to maintain meal compliance.

Inspect and taste prepared foods for accuracy of recipe directions as well as correcting or adjusting flavor profiles to ensure maximum palatability.

Work in the presence of and guides the work of adult or youth inmates.

Recommend or implement activities to motivate employees and confer with management and subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints and grievances.

Will follow all policies and procedures that guide specific work and general state guidelines that are required of all state employees.

Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of storage, preparation and service of various food products.

Knowledge of principles and procedures of food service materials and appliances used in a kitchen/bakery.

Knowledge of sanitary and safety procedures pertaining to kitchen operation and/or general food preparation and service.

The ability to teach food preparation and cooking.

Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of food service personnel.

Ability to maintain food service records and prepare written and digital reports.

General knowledge and skill level with Microsoft office products.

Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.

Essential Position: Must be able to work rotating weekends and state holidays. Must be able to work first and second shifts. Will have exposure to hazardous equipment, extreme heat and freezing temperatures, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as necessary.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or equivalent and prior supervisory experience in quantity and quality cooking and baking.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Health, dental, and life insurance15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days of sick leave per year13 paid holidaysState retirement plans and deferred compensation programsDiscount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSaveApplications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history.

Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree.

A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment.

Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.

A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.Sign-On Bonus: Agencies may give sign-on bonuses to individuals recruited to critical needs jobs at the beginning of their employment with the agency.

Bonuses cannot be offered or given to employees moving from other agencies by transfer, promotion or demotion. Sign-on bonuses are limited to one per employee, per year.