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This position is to assist with the supervisor with the planning, coordination and direct food preparation, serving and distribution of meals in accordance with local, state and federal regulations for the County Detention Center.
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Assist in directing and managing the day-to-day operations of FOOD SERVICE programs in the Detention Center.
Assist in preparing employee schedules, assigning tasks, occasionally, supervise the work of FOOD SERVICE personnel and trustees; assists with training and operates all FOOD SERVICE equipment.
Responsible for all FOOD SERVICEs including preparation, serving, sanitation, nutrition, and assuring compliance with FOOD SERVICE standards and follows all department policies as well as state and federal laws; samples meals to determine palatability; regularly examines food for contamination.
Ensures kitchen area is in order and all equipment is functioning properly; notifies appropriate personnel should repairs be necessary.
Responsible for cleaning kitchen and food areas including washing dishes, mopping floors, washing walls, cleaning stove and vent with toxic chemical agents, disposing of trash, and sanitizing trashcans.
Assist with the development of menus, diet sheets, menu changes and works to ensure variety and proper nutritional content of meals; prepares food for all catered functions for special visitors and/or for special events.
Assists with maintaining inventories in the food storage room and walk-in areas; monitors USDA donated food and isolates away from other stored food items.
Helps maintain cost control for all meals served by eliminating waste and preparing for requirement only; assists with ordering food, and accounting for food usage and service expenditures; reconciles vendor invoices with deliveries received.
Helps to forecast program’s food supply, equipment, and personnel requirements; maintains quality and continuity of service; reviews Health Department safety and sanitation inspection results and makes corrections as directed.
Assist with the operations of the facility in the event of declared emergencies or disasters.
Receive inmate grievances concerning food, process those complaints and report complaints to the supervisor, helps with the development of methods to resolve complaints.
Punctuality and attendance are essential.
Review various logs for accuracy, accountability and compliance with policy.
Assist with the development of new recipes.
Assist with general office duties including answering the telephone, preparing correspondence, completing a variety of forms, typing, compiling cost data and various reports, preparing forecasts, and maintaining logs, records and files.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED required; two years of experience in restaurant, institutional FOOD SERVICE programs, or a related field. Supervisory experience considered a plus.
Bryan County is an equal opportunity employer, and we endorse the Americans’ Disability Act. Bryan County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.
Bryan County is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Bryan County uses the program to verify employment eligibility of all new employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.
E-Verify Number: 157957
Authorization Date: March 3,2010
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