Corrections Food Service Coordinator (Wilsonville)

State of Oregon•Wilsonville, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Food Service Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in managing daily food operations within the correctional facility, ensuring meals are prepared safely, served on time, and meet nutritional standards. You’ll coordinate, instruct, and lead adults in custody (AICs) who participate in food service work programs, helping them gain valuable skills for the future. This position is based in the food preparation areas of correctional facilities and require willingness to work in a secure institutional setting, including enforcing security protocols such as conducting area inspections and searches of AICs for contraband upon delivery, and maintain accurate records of food usage, equipment, and AIC work time. You will be working in a correctional environment with strict security protocols, including searches of AICs and work areas for contraband, while maintaining order, discipline, and a secure, efficient food service operation.

Requirements

A High school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education completion at same or higher level AND one (1) year of experience in a commercial food service facility, full-service restaurant, or other food preparing type establishment; OR An associate's degree in Food Service Management, Foods and Hospitality Service, or a directly-related field.
Must obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.
Team/Crew management of up to 40 or more individuals
Experience managing, supervising, and/or leading a kitchen (restaurant, school cafeteria, military dining, government or private food establishment, etc.)
Demonstrated experience cooking a variety of foods (i.e. vegetables, desserts, breads (yeast and quick types) main entrees, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of progressive cooking to minimize food waste of cook-to-serve foods
Knowledge of food temperature safety zones
Knowledge to instruct work crews in proper procedures for maintaining a high degree of sanitation in the work area
Maintaining order while keeping positive work environment

Responsibilities

Coordinates, assigns, and supervises AIC work crews; enforces rules, procedures, and security; provides training and evaluates performance; maintains discipline and cleanliness; conducts searches for contraband; monitors timecards and work area conditions.
Leads AICs in preparing and cooking meals per menus and recipes; operates commercial kitchen equipment; ensures proper portioning and quality; may assist with special diets and suggest menu changes; plans cooking schedules and minimizes food waste.
Oversees AICs in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene; ensures proper food storage and equipment sanitation; manages dishwashing temperatures and supply rotation.
Performs inventory checks; requests supplies; verifies deliveries; may assist with food ordering; directs unloading and storage of supplies.
Maintains records on food prepared and served, leftover quantities, inventory, and AIC work hours.