Food Services Lead (CD)

Hanover County Government•Hanover, VA

About The Position

Pamunkey Regional Jail is seeking a Food Services Lead to perform routine management tasks in food services within a correctional facility. The position reports to the Food Services Manager and does not supervise employees. The role oversees preparation, cooking, and serving meals for staff and incarcerated individuals, including training and supervising inmate workers. It is responsible for kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, food safety, meal timing and portioning, proper food storage, equipment safety, securing the kitchen at the end of each shift, utensil inventory, and maintaining records required by governing agencies. The position involves direct daily contact with and supervision of inmates. The work environment is an institutional kitchen and may involve chemicals, propane, heat, and water. Physical requirements include crawling, kneeling, lifting, running, and climbing, including stairs, and lifting up to 30 pounds. The role is non-exempt and essential. Applicants must be at least 20 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least three years of food preparation experience. A combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to these requirements may be acceptable. Special conditions include a criminal records check with fingerprinting, a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license, a twelve-month probationary period, and occasional work beyond the normal schedule. A pre-employment physical examination, audiometric testing, drug testing, and alcohol screening are required and may be repeated according to policy. The employee must wear a civilian uniform, including safety equipment, maintain a phone for emergency contact, and have direct inmate contact.

Requirements

Must be at least 20 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Minimum of three years of food preparation experience required.
Knowledge of FDA nutritional requirements and State Health Department requirements applicable to food service and special dietary requirements.
Ability to use recipes and estimate appropriate food amounts.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and verbally.
Ability to calculate quantities of food.
Ability to read and comprehend menus, recipes, and other pertinent documents.
Must have a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license.
Must complete a criminal records check, including fingerprinting.
Must complete a pre-employment physical examination, audiometric testing, drug testing, and alcohol screening.
Must be able to crawl, kneel, lift, run, and climb, including stairs.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Must wear a civilian uniform, including safety equipment.
Must maintain a phone for emergency contact.
A combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the stated requirements may be acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in corrections and/or institutional food preparation.
Experience with ordering, purchasing, inventory, and receiving.
Sanitation certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals for facility staff and incarcerated individuals.
Train and supervise inmate workers.
Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.
Follow and enforce sanitation and cleaning standards for kitchen operations.
Ensure food is prepared within timelines and meets nutritional standards.
Ensure food meets Department of Health standards.
Ensure food is portioned correctly and served according to direction.
Maintain direct daily contact with and supervision of inmates.
Supervise the safe use of kitchen equipment.
Secure the kitchen facility at the end of each shift.
Compile and maintain utensil inventory.
Maintain accurate records required by governing agencies.
Ensure proper storage and use of food.