Food Service Worker

Jackson Parish Correctional Center • Jonesboro, LA

33d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Food Service Worker directly supervises offenders/detainees assigned to the dining area. Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen area, food preparation area, tools and equipment and assisting in the service and preparation of facility meals based on pre-planned menus in compliance with LaSalle Corrections, state and federal directives.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Wage-earning experience in correctional, commercial, or institutional food preparation service management or eighteen months of correctional custody or law enforcement experience.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional or institutional food service experience preferred.
• Experience in the supervision of employees or offenders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inmate/detainee worker program; creates and implements orientation forms; trains and orientate in their required duties including proper sanitation and hand-washing procedures; assigns their daily kitchen tasks, supervises the inmates/detainees to ensure they are doing the tasks in an organized and timely manner and delivers verbal direction and warnings when needed.
• Prepares, assists, or instructs inmate/detainee labor in the preparation of a variety of food items in accordance with departmental work production standards, standardized recipes, and work instructions.
• Follows assigned facility housekeeping and safety practices in all preparation, oversight, and serving of correctional facility meals.
• Checks in deliveries ensuring that the proper items are delivered in a timely manner and that the food comes in at the correct temperatures; stocks the incoming food and supplies in their proper places; stocks all frozen and perishable items immediately upon delivery; stocks all other foods and supplies within an hour of delivery.
• Compiles weekly kitchen inventory; records and maintains information in the computer inventory system; maintains a current physical inventory of all food and supplies that need to be ordered; orders groceries and other kitchen supplies; adjusts menu if needed due to the increased cost of food.

What This Job Offers

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