Food Service Coordinator

• Education – High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience – One (1) year experience in a restaurant or food service; and one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required competencies to perform the job.
• Valid Driver License

This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, skills, and physical abilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

• Regular and prompt job attendance.
• Build a team from a diverse group of Inmate Workers.
• Train Inmate Workers in safe food preparation and sanitation then maintain a high level of performance in these areas.
• Make inmate job assignments and direct the flow of work in the kitchen.
• Ensure the correct number of meals are delivered to each housing unit.
• Train Inmate Workers on the preparation of modified diets and ensure these diets are delivered to the appropriate inmates.
• Inspect the kitchen and conduct deep cleaning as needed.
• Control food cost and supply usage.
• Train inmates on workplace safety and enforce safe practices.
• Work with other Food Service personnel to ensure freezer pulls and prep work are done for future meals.
• Create or amend recipes for food production as directed by the Food Services Manager.
• Maintain all required logs and documentation.
• Monitor the condition of all food service equipment – including cooler and freezer temperatures.
• Complete maintenance requests as needed for equipment and facilities.
• Communicate with other agency personnel to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.
• Maintain order and lead Food Service Inmate Workers decisively in all circumstances.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to supervise inmates.
• Ability to interview and counsel with inmates.
• Ability to utilize office computer applications.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to deal with difficult individuals in a correctional setting.

• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Ability to describe facts and events accurately.
• Ability to apply laws, applicable rules and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Sit up to 4 hours per day.
• Stand up 8 hours per day.
• Walk up 6 hours per day.
• Frequently lift up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently bend, reach, squat, or twist.

The Walton County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Walton County Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.