Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $51,126.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Vacation Time
sick leave
Deferred Compensation Program
wellness programs
Job Description
The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is a dedicated state agency committed to making Arizona's communities safer by providing effective rehabilitative services to young individuals entrusted to its care. Specifically designed for committed youth, ADJC operates correctional facilities that focus on custody, treatment, rehabilitation, and education. One such facility is the Adobe Mountain School, a fully accredited public education agency located about 19 miles north of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. This secure care juvenile correctional facility is renowned for its comprehensive approach aimed at supporting youth rehabilitation through structured education and development programs.
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Job Requirements
- Food experience and working knowledge of food preparation from scratch to include soups, sauces, stocks, gravy and plate presentation
- Possession of a current, valid Maricopa County food handler's permit at the time of employment
- Possession of or ability to obtain a Serv-Safe Manager and Basic certificate within 2 months of employment
- Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, behavioral assessment, drug screening and pre-placement physical examination
- No felony convictions
- If driving is required, possession of a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license and completion of all required training
- Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
- For current State of Arizona employees, acceptable performance history is required as specified
- Security clearance requirements including therapeutic crisis intervention and restraint training
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program requirements
- Knowledge of quantity food production, food service equipment and food delivery systems
- Knowledge of food service sanitation regulations and safety codes
- Knowledge of accounting and inventory methods
- Knowledge of purchasing procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of interview processes, evaluation methods and procedures
- Skill in basic math
- Skill in supervision, leadership and training
- Skill in motivation and instruction techniques
- Skill in competent use of computers (Microsoft Suites and Google Suites)
- Ability to learn Federal, State and Agency rules and regulations
- Ability to learn and follow agency policies and procedures
- Ability to learn youth management and treatment techniques (crisis intervention)
- Ability to learn radio communications
- Ability to learn security practices to include therapeutic crisis intervention, restraints, etc.
- Ability to learn educational vocational program requirements
- Ability to de-escalate youth behavior
- Ability to work closely with adjudicated youth in a secure correctional setting
Job Duties
- Supervise, evaluate, train and counsel food service staff in kitchen operations and performance
- Supervise, evaluate and train youth employees on performance, vocational competencies and appropriate behavior
- Perform crisis intervention with youth employees as necessary
- Write reports, maintain logs and required documentation including the National School Lunch / Breakfast Program (NSLP/SBP)
- Maintain safe environment in the Food Services Division using appropriate security protocols
- Maintain correct food safety and operating procedures in the kitchen facility as specified by required health codes
- Maintain and account for equipment and supplies, verifying and ordering proper quality and quantity in reference to posted standards
- Prepare staff and youth schedules to ensure adequate shift coverage
- Plan and produce all meals including for special diets
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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