Detention Food Services Worker

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Detention Food Service Worker prepares food items based on standardized recipes and is responsible for kitchen sanitation to include pot washing, dishwashing, general cleaning duties, and storing food and non-food supplies. This position performs work within a secured detention facility.

Requirements

• Two years’ general experience in food preparation and service in a restaurant or food service environment OR Combined Education and Experience Qualifications: Culinary education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement on a year-for-year basis
• Must possess or obtain an Arizona Food Handler’s Card or an ANSI- accredited food employee training course certification certificate or any necessary certifications for food safety and handling prior to hire.
• Positions in Detention are subject to Tuberculosis (TB) testing. All offers of employment are dependent on a negative TB result prior to start date.
• Knowledge of: Meal planning and preparation Portion control and diet preparation Cleaning and sanitation of equipment and food service facilities Proper food handling techniques
• Skill in: Complying with health standards Maintaining and inventorying supplies Appropriately portioning meals
• Ability to: Prepare meals Operate kitchen equipment Communicate inventory needs to the Food Services Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all items as written in established recipes and special diet orders
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal service hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and sees that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production
• Safely operate various kitchen equipment including oven, steamer, slicer, and mixers
• Maintain workstation in a safe and sanitary condition
• Assist in setting up and serving food, preparing food for service areas
• Prepare for dish washing, pot and pan washing, and utensil washing
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures
• Empty trash containers and mop floors
• Maintain inventory and equipment control and monitor food waste

Benefits

• We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays!
• We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives.
• Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.
• Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees