Food Services Specialist

City of Portsmouth/ Sheriff's Office•Portsmouth, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Portsmouth Sheriff's Office is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Food Service Worker to join our team. PSO's Facility Culinary Services Specialist is responsible for preparing and/or serving meals while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High School Diploma/ GED
Ability to pass a background check
Must be able to obtain food safety certification
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs.
Experience at least one year of bulk cooking
Ability to ensure portion control
Ability to follow food safety and health guidelines

Nice To Haves

Previous food service experience preferred
Prior institutional food service or restaurant, cafeteria experience is a plus but not required
ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides meal service within a secure correctional environment
Prepares and serves food items according to standardized recipes and directions
Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
Set up workstations, including prep tables, service counters, hot wells, steam tables, etc.
Breaks down cleans and sanitizes workstations
Serves meals to residents while ensuring satisfaction and anticipating the customers' needs
Replenishes food items and ensures the product is stocked to appropriate levels
Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
Adheres to correctional facility safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation
Ensures security of company assets
Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager