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Pay Rate: $17 per hour
Job Type:Full time
Expected Hours: Monday - Sunday 4am -2pm/ rotating shifts, days, weekends and holidays
The Food Service Supervisor (FSS) is responsible for the efficient operation of meal preparation for residents at a specified Detention Facility. The FSS will also be responsible for all food safety in kitchen operations while supervising resident workers in the preparation of meals. The FSS will properly handle shortages or damages for orders within company and facility policy. The FSS will be responsible for caring for and maintaining any on-site products and keeping the work areas clean including assisting in maintaining equipment necessary to carry out the meal preparation functions at the assigned facility. The FSS will act as liaison with facility staff and inmates/residents on a day-to-day basis.
Summary of essential job functions
• Always maintains professional conduct
• Adheres to Kimble’s safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
• Ensure that all facility security regulations and procedures are adhered to by all company staff on site.
• Responsive to resident’s individual dietary and cultural needs
• Willing to attend such training sessions that are deemed necessary by management.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to healthcare guidelines and standardized recipes
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knifes
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Follows all work and food safety rules and procedures
• Notifies manager of any quality or quantity issues/comments related to supplies
• Checks quality and quantity of food being prepared
• Carry out duties as assigned by company management.
Minimum requirements
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Can work in a secure corrections environment
• At least 1 year experience as a cook in a cafeteria or Food Service setting (preferred)
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Must be able to obtain food safety certifications
• Demonstrates basic math and county skills
• Able to read, write, and effectively communicate
• Must be willing to work different hours (AM/PM shifts), weekends, and holidays
Abilities required
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift items weighting up to forty (40) pounds to a height of 54 inches
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds
• Ability to squat, bend, stoop, push, kneel and reach
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Must have a valid driver’s license or state issued identification
• Must be able to pass a background check
