Food & Laundry Services Manager

The Tulare County Sheriff's Department is a distinguished law enforcement agency dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of Tulare County and its residents. Serving the community from its headquarters in Visalia, the department offers a wide range of public safety services, focusing on upholding justice, maintaining public order, and supporting community welfare with high standards of professionalism and accountability. As part of its commitment to service excellence, the department operates various facilities and services including correctional institutions where support functions such as food preparation and laundry are essential for day-to-day operations.

This recruitment drive aims to establish an employment list to fill immediate and future vacancies for the position of Food and Laundry Services Manager within the department. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the department's kitchen and laundry services. As the Food and Laundry Services Manager, the successful candidate will play a critical leadership role by overseeing the kitchen and laundry staff, planning and assigning work tasks, and managing the preparation and delivery of meals in large volume. The manager will be involved in menu planning, ordering supplies, preparing and cooking food, including baking and meat cutting, while ensuring compliance with nutrition, dietetics, sanitation, and safety regulations.

Beyond food services, the role encompasses supervising laundry operations and maintaining equipment in optimal condition. The manager is expected to coordinate preparation for various shifts and uphold strict policies on hygiene and cleanliness. They will also need to effectively communicate with diverse teams and clients, respecting various beliefs and backgrounds, while adhering to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department's standards including policies on personal appearance and tattoo visibility.

This position requires a minimum educational background equivalent to a high school diploma or graduation from a food preparation school, coupled with relevant experience including at least two years in large-scale cooking operations and one year in commercial laundry operations. Knowledge of fundamental nutrition principles, kitchen sanitation laws, equipment use, and institutional meal planning is essential. The ability to write clear instructions and follow complex recipes in large quantities is also critical.

Candidates must be prepared to undergo pre-employment screening including drug and alcohol tests, background investigations, and possibly physical exams. The department offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance options, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accruals, career incentive pay, life insurance, disability insurance, and a voluntary deferred compensation plan.

The opportunity to work as the Food and Laundry Services Manager in the Tulare County Sheriff's Department provides an exciting chance to contribute to a respected public service institution while applying and expanding one’s culinary and managerial skills in a dynamic environment. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in managing complex operations, leading diverse teams, and maintaining high standards in food safety and facility management within a structured and mission-driven setting. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online application for consideration to be included in the employment list which will remain active for six months, enabling the filling of current and future vacancies.