Corrections Food Service Officer

Scott County•Davenport, IA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Corrections Food Service Officer oversees and participates in the preparation of nutritionally balanced meals in accordance with safety and sanitary procedures. This role involves training and instructing inmates in meal production, safe food handling, and kitchen sanitation, while also supervising and implementing corrective actions. The officer is responsible for overseeing tray, snack, and menu meal production and transport, managing special diet configurations, and verifying daily inventory. They will use a system computer to review and update special diet orders, print labels, and track inmate movement within the jail using the Offender Management System (OMS). The position requires demonstrating the County PRIDE philosophy through actions and performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One (1) year of experience in large scale food service or preparation.
Must possess a Basic Jail Training certificate or obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.
Must possess a ServSafe certification or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of sanitary food preparation practices and standards.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of food service and safety standards, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge of kitchen tools, equipment, machinery, and cleaning chemicals.
Skill in preparing and cooking balanced meals that meet dietary guidelines and requirements.
Skill in providing effective supervision and direction to inmate workers.
Skill in interacting tactfully and professionally with County staff, inmates, and outside agencies.
Skill in managing and controlling food costs and inventory to meet budget guidelines.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Provides training and instruction to inmates in meal production, safe food handling, and kitchen sanitation.
Supervises and implements corrective and disciplinary actions to ensure tasks are being performed appropriately and safely.
Oversees tray, snack, and menu meal production and transport.
Manages special diet configuration.
Verifies daily inventory by tracking items on daily menus.
Uses system computer to review and update special diet orders.
Prints snack and diet labels.
Tracks inmate movement, changes, and updates within the jail using the Offender Management System (OMS).
Demonstrates the ability to exemplify, by his/her actions, the County PRIDE philosophy.
Performs related duties as assigned.