Food Service Assistant (part-time)

Hanover County GovernmentHanover, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Pamunkey Regional Jail is looking for an entry-level candidate to complete routine tasks in the management of Food Services within a Correctional Facility. This position reports to the Food Services Manager and does not supervise employees.

Requirements

  • Must be at least twenty (20) years of age
  • High school graduate or equivalent required
  • Minimum 3 years Food Preparation Experience, required
  • Knowledge of FDA nutritional requirements and State Health Department requirements as it applies to food service and special dietary requirements
  • Ability to utilize recipes and estimate appropriate food amounts
  • Effectively communicate both orally and verbally
  • Ability to calculate quantities of food
  • Read and comprehend documents such as menus, recipes and other pertinent documents
  • Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
  • Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License
  • Pre-employment physical examination, audiometric testing, drug testing, alcohol screening and repeated according to policy thereafter
  • Must wear civilian uniform, including safety equipment
  • Must maintain phone for emergency contact

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience in Corrections and/or Institutional food preparation is preferred
  • Experience with ordering, purchasing, inventory and receiving is preferred
  • Sanitation Certification is desired

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment
  • Enforce and follow sanitation and cleaning standards for kitchen operations
  • Ensure food is prepared within timelines, to meet nutritional standards
  • Ensure food meets Department of Health Standards
  • Ensure food served is proportioned correctly and according to direction
  • Responsible for supervising the preparation, cooking and serving of meals in the facility for staff and incarcerated individuals, to include the training of inmate workers
  • Daily, direct contact and supervision of inmates
  • Supervise the use of kitchen equipment in a safe manner
  • Responsible for securing the kitchen facility at the end of each shift
  • Compile and maintain utensil inventory
  • Maintain accurate records as required by governing agencies
  • Responsible for proper storage and use of food
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service