JOB
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:
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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;
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Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment;
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Enforce and follow sanitation and cleaning standards for kitchen operations;
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Ensure food is prepared within timelines, to meet nutritional standards;
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Ensure food meets Department of Health Standards;
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Ensure food served is proportioned correctly and according to direction;
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Supervise the use of kitchen equipment in a safe manner;
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Daily, direct contact and supervision of inmates
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Responsible for securing the kitchen facility at the end of each shift;
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Compile and maintain utensil inventory;
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Maintain accurate records as required by governing agencies;
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Responsible for proper storage and use of food.
Working Conditions:
A. Hazards
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Chemicals
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Propane/Heat
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Water
B. Environment
C. Physical Effort
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Minimal
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Must be able to crawl, kneel, lift, run and climb to include stairs
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Must be able to lift up to 30#
D. Exempt or 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:
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Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
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Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
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Twelve month probationary period
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May work beyond normal work schedule
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Pre-employment physical examination, audiometric testing, drug testing, alcohol screening and repeated according to policy thereafter
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Must wear uniform, including safety equipment
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Must maintain phone for emergency contact
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Direct inmate contact
Establishment/Reclassification/Revision Date: December 2022
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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
