Food Service Handler (Part-Time)

Cameron County•San Benito, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time hourly position responsible for the delivery of food to juveniles, preparing modified meals based on healthcare professional recommendations and religious dietary laws, and monitoring daily juvenile population and consumption reports to maintain accurate inventory. The role involves exercising judgment in establishing food quantities, serving food according to approved menu specifications, and managing kitchen inventory for ordering food and supplies. Responsibilities also include receiving, checking, and storing food and supplies, overseeing kitchen and dining operations, and ensuring the proper use and care of kitchen appliances and equipment. The position requires adherence to safety and health protection procedures, ensuring food is produced safely and is of high quality, and storing/handling food items safely according to health and safety codes. Daily tasks include completing consumption reports, disposing of garbage, washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing the kitchen, and maintaining temperature logs. The role also involves reporting maintenance issues, abiding by all federal, state, and local laws, acting as a role model, and complying with PREA, TJJD, and CCJJD standards regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment. Employment is contingent upon grant availability, and the position is at-will.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Over twenty-one (21) years of age
Current Texas Driver's License
Current automobile insurance
Ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, and understanding) in English
Ability to be certified as a Food Service Handler
Able to submit to a drug urinalysis pre-screening exam
Able to pass a criminal background check (must be cleared through TJJD requirements if a record exists)
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
Must be able to communicate via e-mail and other electronic means as necessary
Must be proficient in the use of personal computers (excel/word)
Knowledge of applicable Juvenile Justice System standards and procedures
Knowledge of standard practices in area of assignment
Knowledge of safety and security techniques and standards
Skills in problem solving and decision making
Skills in both verbal and written communication
Ability to work a rotating schedule to meet department needs, including holidays and weekends
Must establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with fellow employees and the general public
Ability to use kitchen appliances and equipment
Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in establishing food quantities
Ability to apply safety and health protection procedures
Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Reason and make judgments and decisions
Maintain resident and program confidentiality
Deal effectively with mentally disturbed, hostile and aggressive individuals
Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities
Submit written documentation clearly, accurately, and impartially
Perform effectively and courteously in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other county employees and officials, representatives of the juvenile justice system and the general public
Operate vehicle to pick up and drop off food or for any other purpose

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of food to juveniles
Ability to prepare modified meals based on the recommendation of a health care professional; and those diets that require adherence to religious dietary laws
Responsible for monitoring the daily population of juveniles in Detention, ARAVC and LIFE and consumption reports of product used during each meal to maintain an accurate inventory
Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in establishing food quantities based off the daily population of juveniles within the three facilities and day programs
Responsible for serving all food items according to approved menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures
Understanding of the inventory in preparation for the placing of orders from local vendors with regards to all foods, produce, dairy, bread, and other non-food items in order to run the kitchen effectively and efficiently through the use of the Procurement Process for Food Purchase policy
Receives, checks, and stores food and kitchen supplies upon arrival as described in the Procurement Process for Food Purchase policy
Responsible for kitchen and dining operations such as food services, clean-up, and storage of dishes and mess hall equipment
Knowledge on the use and care of kitchen appliances and equipment being utilized in the CCJJD kitchen
Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards
Attend staff meetings and training as required
Follow established procedures for locking, checking and safeguarding facilities
Ability to apply safety and health protection procedures at all times
Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to standards, policies, procedures, and department requirements
Store and handle food items and supplies safely following health and safety codes and regulations
Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in compliance with all guidelines
Complete and submit consumption reports and received orders to facility data clerk
Dispose of all garbage and empty boxes on a daily basis
Must wash dishes, sweep, mop, and sanitize the kitchen area on a daily basis
Maintain daily temperature logs as required for equipment and food preparation
Report any maintenance issues to the Kitchen Manager in a timely manner
Abide by all federal, state, and local laws
Act as a good role model and set a good example at all times
Adhere and comply with all PREA standards and will follow zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment
Adhere and comply with all TJJD standards to include Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) standards and cooperate with all ANE investigations
Adhere and comply with CCJJD's and Cameron County's policies and procedures and know how to keep abreast of any changes to said policies and procedures, including maintaining an effective safety program as established by Cameron County
Adhere, maintain, and comply with professional conduct and ethical behavior consistent with the standards and policies and procedures expected by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), TJJD, Cameron County, and Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department (CCJJD) at all times, both on duty and off duty
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer and/or designee to include reassignment which is in the best interest of the department