Pamunkey Regional Jail is looking for entry level candidate to complete routine tasks in management of Food Services within a Correctional Facility. This position reports to the Food Services Manager and does not supervise employees. Organization: Reports to Food Services Manager, and supervises no employees. Essential Functions:Responsible for supervising the preparation, cooking and serving of meals in the facility for staff and incarcerated individuals, to include the training of inmate worke... more details
Description
Pamunkey Regional Jail is looking for entry level candidate to complete routine tasks in management of Food Services within a Correctional Facility. This position reports to the Food Services Manager and does not supervise employees.
Organization: Reports to Food Services Manager, and supervises no employees.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for supervising the preparation, cooking and serving of meals in the facility for staff and incarcerated individuals, to include the training of inmate workers;
Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment;
Enforce and follow sanitation and cleaning standards for kitchen operations;
Ensure food is prepared within timelines, to meet nutritional standards;
Ensure food meets Department of Health Standards;
Ensure food served is proportioned correctly and according to direction;
Supervise the use of kitchen equipment in a safe manner;
Daily, direct contact and supervision of inmates
Responsible for securing the kitchen facility at the end of each shift;
Compile and maintain utensil inventory;
Maintain accurate records as required by governing agencies;
Responsible for proper storage and use of food.
Working Conditions:
A. Hazards
Chemicals
Propane/Heat
Water
B. Environment
Institutional Kitchen
C. Physical Effort
Minimal
Must be able to crawl, kneel, lift, run and climb to include stairs
Must be able to lift up to 30#
D. Exempt or Non-exempt
Non-Exempt
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Unless implied, all are required. Knowledge of to include but not limited to: FDA nutritional requirements and State Health Department. requirements as it applies to food service and special dietary requirements; ability to utilize recipes and estimate appropriate food amounts; effectively communicate both orally and verbally; ability to calculate quantities of food; read and comprehend documents such as menus, recipes and other pertinent documents.
Education, Experience and Training: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; High school graduate or equivalent required. Minimum 3 years Food Preparation Experience, required; Prior experience in Corrections and/or Institutional food preparation is preferred. Experience with ordering, purchasing, inventory and receiving is preferred. Sanitation Certification is desired. A combination of education, experience and training equivalent to these requirements may be acceptable.
Special Conditions:
Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
Twelve month probationary period
May work beyond normal work schedule
Pre-employment physical examination, audiometric testing, drug testing, alcohol screening and repeated according to policy thereafter
Must wear uniform, including safety equipment
Must maintain phone for emergency contact
Direct inmate contact
Establishment/Reclassification/Revision Date: December 2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
If selected to proceed in the hiring process, please be prepared to present the following items at the time of interview:
- High School Transcripts (sealed in envelope)
- Driver's License
- DD214 (copy 4), if applicable
All employees must maintain active phone for emergency contact
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