Food Service Specialist

Polk County Sheriff's Office•Winter Haven, FL

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About The Position

Position Concept The Food Service Officer performs operational duties in the Department of Detention, Food Service Section. The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision. The Food Service Officer may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position. Essential Functions Supervise and direct kitchen trusties Complete daily paperwork/relevant logs Inspect food or drink Issue or receive supplies Maintain sanitary facility Issue inventory or receive utensils Supervise meals prepared for inmates

Requirements

High School or GED
Valid Florida driver's license
Pass the Florida Food Manager’s Certification Program within first year of employment
Manage inmate workers assigned to the Food Service Section
Knowledge of PCSO policy and procedures
Operation of food service equipment
Food product standards
Appropriate forms
Different types of fire extinguishers
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Government recipes
Hygiene standards
Inspection standards
Ability to Comprehend and follow recipes
Read and write
Operate food truck and forklift
Recognize contraband
Count
Skills
Supervisory
Interpersonal
Bend/squat
Lift/Carry 35 lbs.
Walk on gradual inclines
Ambulate independently
Sit for long periods
Stand for long periods
See at normal range or with accommodations
Hear at normal level or with accommodations
Speak English understandably
Manual dexterity (normal)
Sense of smell (normal)
Climb
This position will require mandatory testing for communicable diseases that can be transmitted in food or food preparation equipment as a safety precaution