Isfs05-2023-02436-Food Service Specialist-Newcastle

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) contributes to public safety by exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management while actively providing offenders opportunities to become law-abiding citizens.

The Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) is a prison containing three dorms housing minimum-security inmates as well as both male and female ITU inmates. The WHCC provides programming, vocational, recreational, and educational space to allow the WDOC to meet the goal of reducing recidivism through cognitive and behavioral intervention.

This position assists the Food Services Supervisor with supervision, direction, and training of inmate food service workers to prepare, serve, and store food according to institutional and USDA Food Standards.
Human Resource Contact: Megan.Sims@wyo.gov or 307-856-9578 ext. 222
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• With the assistance of the Food Services Assistant, directs, coordinates, prepares and supervises the preparation of food for meals within guidelines of menu, dietary requirements, and the standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
• Trains workers in safety and sanitation.
• Prepares all religious and medically necessary diets and substitutions as needed.
• Directs the portioning and serving of all meals.
• Oversees distribution of bulk food and pre-plated meals.
• Ensures that health guidelines are met in the daily preparation of food.
• Manages inventory and review on a daily basis on all items.
• Completes daily inventories of knives, controlled food items and tools.
• Observes and records food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.

PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to those applicants with three (3) or more years of experience in the food service industry.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of food safety practices; handling, and temperature control.
• Knowledge of basic employee supervision methods.
• Knowledge of procurement, receiving, and storage methods.
• Knowledge of meal preparation and quantity/quality control.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Applicants must have the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. .regularly
• Applicants must have the ability to remain on their feet for long periods of time.
• Applicants must have the ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, squat, reach, and hold items regularly.
• Applicants must have the ability to supervise multiple food service inmate workers daily
• Applicants must be able to see, hear, listen, and converse with inmate workers frequently
• Applicants must be able to sit for long periods of time and have the visual and manual capacity to use a computer keyboard and screen for extended periods of time.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test prior to appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.

080-Wyoming Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp
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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Employment Type: Full Time