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.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;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: HazardsChemicalsPropane/HeatWaterEnvironmentInstitutional KitchenPhysical EffortMinimalMust be able to crawl, kneel, lift, run and climb to include stairsMust be able to lift up to 30#Exempt or Non-exemptNon-ExemptKnowledge, 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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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