Correctional Senior Food Service Worker

Indio, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $42,242.98 - $62,886.43

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is a prominent law enforcement agency serving one of the largest counties in Southern California, covering over 7,300 square miles with a dedicated team of more than 3,600 professionals. The agency is known for its commitment to integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty, embodying a core value of service above self. This comprehensive public safety organization ensures that the citizens of Riverside County receive high-quality law enforcement and correctional services across diverse communities. The Sheriff's Office employs a broad range of personnel specialized in various areas, including patrol, investigations, corrections, and support services, to maintain safety and security for all residents.

Within this dynamic agency, the position of Correctional Senior Food Service Worker offers a critical role in supporting the dietetic and food service needs of the County's correctional facilities. These facilities house both youth and adult inmates across various locations within Riverside County. The Correctional Senior Food Service Workers are responsible not only for preparing and serving meals but also for supervising inmates who assist in kitchen duties, maintaining sanitary conditions, and ensuring the secure and efficient operation of the food service areas. This role requires adherence to strict safety and security protocols due to the sensitive environment and inmate involvement.

The employment type for this role is full-time with rotating shifts every four months, allowing the worker to experience different schedules that may include early mornings and afternoon shifts. Specifically, shifts run Wednesday through Saturday or Sunday through Wednesday, with time schedules either from 3:30 AM to 2:30 PM or 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The hourly salary range for Correctional Senior Food Service Workers spans approximately $20.31 to $30.23, reflecting both experience and responsibility levels. There is also a substantial $10,000 hiring bonus distributed over five years to incentivize qualified candidates to join the department.

Qualified candidates ideally possess a current food handlers card and ServSafe certification, which affirm knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices vital in correctional food services. The duties extend beyond food preparation and serving to include cleaning kitchen and dining facilities, inspecting food preparation areas for cleanliness and safety, documenting meal counts, and assisting in special dietary meal arrangements for individuals with allergies or dietary restrictions. The role is supervisory and involves training inmates assisting in food service tasks, ensuring they follow proper procedures while maintaining control of kitchen tools and utensils for security purposes.

This position requires a blend of culinary skills, supervisory abilities, and strong commitment to security protocols. The Correctional Senior Food Service Worker serves a vital function in ensuring that correctional facility dining areas operate smoothly while upholding strict sanitary standards and institutional security. With diverse duties, including inventory responsibility and reporting, this role is essential within the corrections support team. Interested applicants should have at least one year of prior food preparation and serving experience and demonstrate knowledge of food service equipment, sanitation practices, and nutrition for specialized diets. The Sheriff's Office promotes equal employment opportunities and supports reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process, exemplifying its inclusive workplace policies.

Overall, working as a Correctional Senior Food Service Worker with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the well-being of inmates through proper nutrition and healthful meal service, while contributing to the facility's operational security and efficiency. It is a demanding yet rewarding position suited to individuals who are organized, detail-oriented, and dedicated to public service within a correctional environment.

Job Requirements

One year of experience in food preparation and serving
Possession of a valid food handlers card
ServSafe certification preferred
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to comply with security protocols in a correctional setting

Job Qualifications

One year of experience in the preparation and serving of food
Knowledge of the methods, practices, utensils, and equipment used in food service and cleanup activities
Knowledge of sanitation methods and practices associated with food handling and maintaining cleanliness
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in kitchen and food service areas
Knowledge of the preparation and serving of food for special diets
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written directions
Ability to write simple diet menu instructions
Ability to perform simple math calculations
Ability to be courteous and tactful with staff members
Ability to instruct and train inmates and others in food service methods and techniques
Ability to provide clear and concise oral instructions
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Ability to prepare and keep simple records
Ability to supervise and inspect the work of Food Service Workers
Ability to coordinate the work of Food Service Workers

Job Duties

Instruct and train adult inmates and/or assist cooks in the operation of equipment used in food preparation, serving, cleanup, and other kitchen tasks
Follow established rules and regulations to maintain the security of the kitchen area
Prepare and oversee the preparation of vegetables, salads and salad dressings, and routine desserts and baked goods
Participate in the cleaning of food preparation areas, kitchen equipment, dining rooms, and storerooms
Observe and inspect the work to ensure adherence to safety and sanitation regulations and practices, and to ensure work is accomplished properly and efficiently
Provide valuable firsthand information to improve the quality and quantity of work performed
Check work in progress and upon completion to ensure assignees are following daily time schedules
Fill in job completion charts during and at the end of assigned shift
Assist in receiving food and supply deliveries, checking and storing food and supplies
Assist cooks with preparing special diet trays for youth or adult inmates with allergies or diet restrictions
Maintain constant control of kitchen utensils, tools and equipment for security purposes
Serve food to youth or adult inmates and staff
Assist with the general cleanliness of the food services areas
Maintain security and discipline in the food service areas
Determine quantities of food to prepare
Document daily meal counts, transport records and production records
Conduct daily inspections of kitchen, food storage and dining areas to ensure cleanliness and security