Food Service Assistant (CD)

Hanover County Government • Hanover, VA

4d • 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. The role is responsible for supervising the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals for staff and incarcerated individuals, including training inmate workers. Key duties involve maintaining kitchen cleanliness, enforcing sanitation standards, ensuring food meets nutritional and Department of Health standards, correct portioning, safe equipment use, and direct inmate supervision. The position also includes securing the kitchen, compiling inventory, maintaining records, and proper food storage.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years Food Preparation Experience required.
• Ability to utilize recipes and estimate appropriate food amounts.
• Ability to calculate quantities of food.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as menus, recipes, and other pertinent documents.
• Must wear 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

• Supervising the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals for staff and incarcerated individuals.
• Training inmate workers in food preparation and kitchen duties.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all equipment.
• Enforcing and following sanitation and cleaning standards for kitchen operations.
• Ensuring food is prepared within timelines and meets nutritional standards.
• Ensuring food meets Department of Health Standards.
• Ensuring food served is proportioned correctly and according to direction.
• Supervising the safe use of kitchen equipment.
• Daily, direct contact and supervision of inmates.
• Securing the kitchen facility at the end of each shift.
• Compiling and maintaining utensil inventory.
• Maintaining accurate records as required by governing agencies.
• Responsible for proper storage and use of food.

Benefits

• Twelve month probationary period
• May work beyond normal work schedule
• Pre-employment physical examination, audiometric testing, drug testing, alcohol screening and repeated according to policy thereafter

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED