What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Services Lead (CD) position at Hanover County Government?
Pamunkey Regional Jail is looking for a 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.
- Responsible for supervising the preparation, cooking and serving of meals in the facility for staff and incarcerated individuals, to include the training and supervising 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;
- Daily, direct contact and supervision of inmates;
- Supervise the use of kitchen equipment in a safe manner;
- 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:
Hazards
- Chemicals
- Propane/Heat
- Water
Environment
- Institutional Kitchen
Physical Effort
- Minimal
- Must be able to crawl, kneel, lift, run and climb - to include stairs
- Must be able to lift up to 30#
Exempt or Non-Exempt
- Non-Exempt
Essential or Non-Essential
- Essential
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 twenty (20) 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, on occasion
- Pre-employment physical examination, audiometric testing, drug testing, alcohol screening and repeated according to policy thereafter
- Must wear civilian uniform, including safety equipment
- Must maintain phone for emergency contact
- Direct inmate contact
Salary : $46,491 - $64,738