Food Service Coordinator

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,

please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2481108

## General Summary

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• General Summary**\
  
  

As the guiding hand behind our industrial-size kitchen, orchestrating

the preparation and delivery of over 3,700 meals daily, this role offers

a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary and supervision

expertise. Working seamlessly within a small, close-knit team is

essential, as our team dynamics thrive on collaboration. The successful

candidate must be comfortable and effective in a group setting,

contributing ideas, sharing responsibilities, and communicating openly.\

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• Why it Matters**\
  
  

Operating efficiently within a small team is crucial for the success of

our projects. Historically, individuals who navigate the dynamics of a

close working group contribute significantly to achieving our goals. The

synergy generated within the team directly impacts creativity,

problem-solving, and overall productivity.\

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• SHIFT INFORMATION**\
• The kitchen is open 7 days/week.
• This position primarily works four 10-hour shifts per week,
  
  

either**Sunday - Wednesday**or**Wednesday - Saturday**.

• Shifts include**early morning (1:00 am - 11:00 am)**or**early
  
  

evening (9:00 am - 7:00 pm)**and are based on seniority.

• Flexibility is required for sick and vacation coverage.
  
  

## Essential Functions

**Food Service Operations**

• Supervise and lead the inmate kitchen work crew, ensuring efficient
  
  

and safe operations.

• Perform related work as required, contributing to the overall
  
  

success of the culinary operations.

• Oversee bulk meal preparations for inmates and jail staff,
  
  

maintaining high standards.

• Keep a detailed inventory of food stock and supplies, ensuring
  
  

availability when needed.

• Instruction and Training**\
• Assign tasks and provide clear explanations of work requirements,
  
  

methods, and procedures to inmates assigned to work in the kitchen.

• Consistently train and instruct inmates in food service and
  
  

sanitation practices.

• Make recommendations to the Food Service Supervisor regarding
  
  

inmates\' retention on kitchen work crews.

• Quality Control**\
• Review and ensure the quality of work performed by inmates,
  
  

maintaining a high standard.

• Ensure proper preparation and delivery of meals to jail housing
  
  

units.

• Ensure sanitation methods meet the standards set by the City-County
  
  

Health Department.

• Conflict Resolution**\
• Resolve conflicts among inmate workers, fostering a positive work
  
  

environment.

• Complete incident reports on inmate behavior issues, injuries, and
  
  

other risk management concerns.

• Take necessary disciplinary actions when required.
• Menu Optimization & Special Diets Management**\
• Adjust menus considering quantities, recipes, preparation times,
  
  

serving instructions, nutritional requirements, appetite appeal, and

efficient use of leftovers.

• Ensure special diets align with guidelines, are properly labeled,
  
  

and delivered to jail housing units.

• Flexibility and Security**\
• Work and maintain availability for all shifts, including evenings,
  
  

nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Strictly control tools, ensuring proper tethering of dangerous tools
  
  

when necessary.

## Job Requirements

**Nice to Ha ves**

• Supervisory skills for inmate kitchen work crews, knowledge of
  
  

large-scale food preparation, familiarity with health and sanitation

regulations, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

• Completion of standard high school/trade school course with
  
  

instruction in institutional cookery or equivalent combination of

education and experience.

• Must Haves**\
  
  

Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Accredited**high school diploma or state-recognized equivalency
  
  

certificate**(such as a GED)**