Food Service Handler

Cameron County•San Benito, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the delivery of food to juveniles, preparing modified meals based on healthcare professional recommendations and religious dietary laws. The role also involves managing daily tally reports of juveniles and consumption of products to maintain accurate inventory, assisting in placing orders for food and non-food items, and receiving, checking, and storing food and kitchen supplies. Additionally, the Food Service Handler is responsible for kitchen and dining operations, including setting tables, serving food, cleaning, and storing dishes and equipment, as well as the use and care of kitchen appliances. The position requires attending staff meetings and training, adhering to professional conduct and ethical behavior standards, including those set by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), TJJD, Cameron County, and CCJJD. Compliance with TJJD standards, including Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) standards, and cooperation with ANE investigations are mandatory. The role also requires adherence to CCJJD's and Cameron County's policies and procedures, maintaining an effective safety program, and abiding by all federal, state, and local laws. The employee is expected to be a good role model and set a good example at all times. Employment is contingent upon federal, state, local and/or grants availability. CCJJD is an At-Will employer, and the department reserves the right to terminate employment for any legal reason, with or without notice. The Food Service Handler may also perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer or designee.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job as required by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, to include at a minimum a high school diploma or GED.
Must be over twenty-one (21) years of age
Current Texas Driver's License and must have 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 and pass a criminal background check
If the candidate for employment does have a criminal record, it must be cleared through the requirements as set forth by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
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
Knowledge of Physical restraint techniques to prevent self-injurious and assaultive behavior and escape
Skills In Problem solving and decision making
Skills In Both verbal and written communication
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

Nice To Haves

bi-lingual 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 Daily Tally of Juveniles in Detention, ARAVC and LIFE and consumption reports of product used during each meal to maintain an accurate inventory
Understanding of the inventory in preparation for the placing of orders from local vendors with regards to frozen foods, produce, milk, 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 setting tables, food services, clean-up, and storage of dishes and dining room equipment
The use and care of kitchen appliances and equipment
Attend staff meetings and training as required
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 time, both on duty and off duty
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 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
Abide by all federal, state, and local laws
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