Food Manager I Salary

Prairieland Detention CenterAlvarado, TX
$61,152 - $61,152Onsite

About The Position

Oversees inmate/detainee worker program; creates and implements orientation forms; trains and orientates them in their required duties including proper sanitation and hand washing procedures; assigns their daily kitchen tasks, supervises the inmates/detainees to ensure they are doing the tasks in an organized and timely manner and delivers verbal direction and warnings when needed. Prepares, assists, or instructs inmate/detainee labor in the preparation of a variety of food items in accordance with departmental work production standards, standardized recipes, and work instructions. Follows assigned facility housekeeping and safety practices in all preparation, oversight, and serving of correctional facility meals. Checks in deliveries ensuring that the proper items are delivered in a timely manner and that the food comes in at the correct temperatures; stocks the incoming food and supplies in their proper places; stocks all frozen and perishable items immediately upon delivery; stocks all other foods and supplies within an hour of delivery. Compiles weekly kitchen inventory; records and maintains information in the computer inventory system; maintains a current physical inventory of all food and supplies that need to be ordered; orders groceries and other kitchen supplies; adjusts menu if needed due to the increased cost of food. Coordinates annual review of all menus, including a four- or six-week menu cycle, with a registered dietician; obtain appropriate approval of menus. Coordinates annual food health inspection.

Requirements

  • Overseeing inmate/detainee worker program
  • Creating and implementing orientation forms
  • Training and orientating inmate/detainee workers in required duties including proper sanitation and hand washing procedures
  • Assigning daily kitchen tasks
  • Supervising inmate/detainee workers
  • Preparing, assisting, or instructing inmate/detainee labor in food preparation
  • Following facility housekeeping and safety practices
  • Checking in deliveries
  • Stocking incoming food and supplies
  • Compiling weekly kitchen inventory
  • Recording and maintaining information in the computer inventory system
  • Maintaining a current physical inventory of all food and supplies
  • Ordering groceries and other kitchen supplies
  • Adjusting menu if needed due to increased food costs
  • Coordinating annual review of menus with a registered dietician
  • Obtaining appropriate approval of menus
  • Coordinating annual food health inspection

Responsibilities

  • Oversees inmate/detainee worker program
  • Creates and implements orientation forms
  • Trains and orients inmate/detainee workers in their required duties including proper sanitation and hand washing procedures
  • Assigns daily kitchen tasks to inmate/detainee workers
  • Supervises inmate/detainee workers to ensure tasks are completed in an organized and timely manner
  • Delivers verbal direction and warnings when needed
  • Prepares, assists, or instructs inmate/detainee labor in food preparation
  • Follows facility housekeeping and safety practices
  • Checks in deliveries, ensuring proper items, timely delivery, and correct temperatures
  • Stocks incoming food and supplies in proper places
  • Stocks frozen and perishable items immediately upon delivery
  • Stocks all other foods and supplies within an hour of delivery
  • Compiles weekly kitchen inventory
  • Records and maintains information in the computer inventory system
  • Maintains a current physical inventory of all food and supplies that need to be ordered
  • Orders groceries and other kitchen supplies
  • Adjusts menu if needed due to increased food costs
  • Coordinates annual review of all menus with a registered dietician
  • Obtains appropriate approval of menus
  • Coordinates annual food health inspection
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