Kitchen Supervisor (Detention)

This position is responsible for planning, organizing and supervising food services and laundry services in a correctional institution, training of corrections cooks and laundry attendants, and performing related work as required.

Do you have commercial food preparation or institutional food preparation supervisory experience and enjoy developing a team?

Currently reviewing applications.

Closing date is April 3, 2024, at 4:30 PM.

Apply at www.sc.pima.gov/courtjobs

Exceptional benefits:

• Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
• 15 paid vacation days, 12 holidays, and 15 days of sick leave
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Employer-paid Short -term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement $5,250 per year
• Health Wellness discount program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities
• Free access to Court Gym

Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.

Essential Functions:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, scheduling and preparing food on a large and small volume basis.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of laundry scheduling and services on a large and small volume basis.
• Develops and monitors policy and procedures regarding Kitchen and Laundry operations to ensure compliance with Health Department, National School Lunch program and the Pima County Juvenile Court Detention Division Standards.
• Prepares menus that meet the requirements for nutrition, calories, dietary needs, and quantity.
• Provides appetizing meals, utilizing cost effective methods, to a diverse population with specific dietary needs.
• Oversees the preparation of regular and special diet foods according to prescribed menus and recipes.
• Oversees kitchen and laundry services including preparing requisitions, invoices, purchase orders, claims, funds transfer documents, routine correspondence, memos, reports, operations manuals, maintains accounts and inventories, and prepares other documents as required.
• Inspects the kitchen and laundry facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding food preparation, health and safety, cleanliness, service and storage.
• Supervises kitchen and laundry staff as they complete their meal preparations, interpreting recipes, laundry/sewing duties, answers questions, and provides training and support as needed.
• Participates in employment interviews and the selection process of hiring employees, provides training, conducts performance appraisals, employee counseling, and recommendations for discipline/terminations.
• Establishes clear policies and procedures in the kitchen and laundry to ensure safety and security are maintained at the highest level for youth and staff.
• Ensures staff follows operating instructions, and schedules regular preventative maintenance on food and laundry/sewing services equipment to minimize breakdowns and repairs.
• Negotiates vendor contracts for food, youth clothing, sheets, blankets, other supplies and services and recommends the purchase of food, laundry/sewing services equipment and/or large scale items when necessary.
• Monitors the inventory of foods, youth clothing, sheets, blankets, laundry/sewing supplies and other supplies to minimize spoilage and the loss of foods based on expiration dates.
• Develops procedures and monitors the disposal of unused foods.
• Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of regular and intermittent laundry attendants.
• Updates monthly laundry schedule for distribution to the living units.
• Oversees service calls for repairs to laundry machine.
• Monitors the budget for food and laundry services and inspects all invoices for accuracy and verifies deliveries prior to authorizing payment.
• Conducts regular staff meetings with cooks and laundry attendants.

Minimum Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D. certificate and

five years of progressively responsible work experience,

to include at least one year of supervisory or lead experience, in large and/or small-scale commercial food preparation or institutional food preparation.

Or the equivalent amount of experience, education and/or a training as approved by human resources. Previous work experience supervising laundry and/or sewing activities is preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

Post employment the incumbent is expected to acquire certifications with the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, and Serving It Safe, both prominent industry certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Performs the majority of work duties and responsibilities in an institutional setting. At times to manage the day-to-day operations, the incumbent will walk, stand, lift and push carts for periods of time overseeing and/or assisting with food preparation and laundry/sewing services. May be required to lift materials up to 25 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,393.00 - $52,132.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary /Institutional food preparation: 5 years (Required)
• Supervisory or lead: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person