Food Services Specialist 2025-02842

State of Wyoming • Torrington, WY

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Corrections contributes to public safety by exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management while actively providing offenders opportunities to become law-abiding citizens. The Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) is designed to serve as the main intake and assessment center for male inmates. It serves as a primary education and treatment center for inmates requiring high levels of protective custody and medical, mental health, dental, substance abuse, life skills, cognitive/behavioral, and/or sex offender treatment services. The Food Service Specialist will assist the Food Services Supervisor with supervision, direction, and training of inmate food services workers to prepare, serve, and store food according to institutional and USDA Food Standards. Human Resource Contact:[email protected]/ 307-532-6613

Requirements

• Knowledge of food safety practices, handling, temperature control, etc.
• Knowledge of basic employee supervision methods.
• Knowledge of meal preparation and quantity/quality controls
• Knowledge of procurement, receiving, and storage methods.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws governing food preparation
• Knowledge of handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Skill in written and oral communications.
• 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant
• Associate's Degree (typically in Culinary Arts)
• 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to those with correctional food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, prepares, and supervises food preparation for meals within the guidelines of the menu, dietary requirements, and the standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
• Trains workers in safety and sanitation.
• Directs the preparation of all religious and medically necessary diets and substitutions.
• Directs the portioning and serving of all meals.
• Oversees distribution of bulk food and pre-plated meals.
• Ensures that health guidelines are met in the daily preparation of food.
• Manages inventory and reviews daily on all items.
• Completes daily inventories of knives, controlled food items, and tools.
• Observe and record food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.
• Maintains a safe and secure facility. Will provide a safe and secure facility to provide inmates the opportunity through treatment programs available to make positive changes in their behavior. Provides a climate of mutual respect between staff and inmates.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment

Benefits

• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree