Food Services

Lander County Sheriff's Office•Battle Mountain, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs food preparation duties in a correctional or instructional setting. Also cleans food preparation areas, kitchen areas, and associated equipment as required. This is the journey level position. Employees, in addition to performing the full range of duties, supervise inmate workers and coordinate the activities of workers in cleaning tasks, and preparing and serving food. Employees also clean, sanitize and operate kitchen equipment as required.

Requirements

Basic principles of supervision and management
Food values and nutritional requirements of adults
Organization policies and procedures
Food purchasing and storage
Food preparation methods and procedures
Food inventory control techniques
Food storage and rotation
Operation of commercial kitchen equipment
Fire and safety hazards related to food preparation, meal service and operation of kitchen equipment
Health and sanitation regulations pertaining to food preparation
Cleaning agents commonly used in sanitizing kitchen areas, dishes, utensils and equipment
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records
Keep and maintain accurate files and records
Learn the applicable provisions of state, federal, and local laws and ordinances, as well as agency rules and regulations
Provide direction, scheduling and work coordination, training, and orientation for inmate workers
React quickly and calmly in emergencies
Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions
Basic knowledge and ability to appropriately use agency computers and software programs
Ensure timely preparation of food items according to established serving schedules
Keep and maintain accurate records
Read, write and follow oral and written instructions
Make simple arithmetical calculations
Safely operate standard kitchen equipment and appliances
Clean kitchen areas including sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors and equipment
Serve meals using established portion control
Follow recipes and food preparation directions
Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to work in a kitchen environment for long periods of time
Strength and stamina to stand for long periods of time
Dexterity and coordination to handle various types of kitchen equipment
Hearing ability in order to listen to verbal orders and instructions
Some bending, reaching, squatting, and stooping to do minor maintenance checks and cleaning/sanitizing of equipment
The manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate kitchen equipment and prepare food under stressful conditions
Strength and ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to reasonably defend self from a sustained inmate attack

Responsibilities

Relays directions and information from the supervisor
Provides orientation and training to prisoners and employees
Control, direct, and monitor activity and movement of prisoners within the work environment to ensure security and safety of prisoners, staff and public by instructing the prisoners and ordering them
Coordinate, direct and instruct prisoner kitchen work crews and evaluate prisoner work to ensure proper completion of work and report to supervisor
Maintain proper use, control and accountability of keys, caustic and flammable materials, tools, kitchen utensils, and equipment by following established procedures in order to maintain safety and security of prisoners, staff and the public
Washes, slices, chops, grates and peels fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and other food items
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, specific instructions, and established procedures
Makes salads, sandwiches, dressings, sauces, and desserts
Makes breads, rolls, buns, cakes, and other bakery items
Assists with menu planning
Loads and unloads supplies
Cleans, maintains and sanitizes food preparation areas, all kitchen areas, and associated equipment
Maintains inventory and orders supplies
Operates various types of powered kitchen equipment such as choppers, slicers, mixers, ovens, microwaves, coffee makers, hotplates and dishwashers according to established health and safety procedures
Serves food by placing predetermined portions on trays, in insulated containers or other serving containers as directed
Performs other duties as required by the Sheriff