Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $33,183.67 - $35,498.14
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The 131 Department of Corrections (DOC) is an established state agency committed to managing correctional facilities with a focus on safety, security, and rehabilitation of inmates. Operating facilities like the Great Plains Correctional Center (GPCC), the DOC plays a critical role in the justice system through the humane and structured oversight of incarcerated individuals. The department ensures compliance with all state laws and regulations while fostering an environment that promotes personal growth and skill development among the inmate population.
The Food Service Specialist position at DOC GPCC is a full-time, regular employment opportunity designed for professionals dedicated to institutional... Show More
The Food Service Specialist position at DOC GPCC is a full-time, regular employment opportunity designed for professionals dedicated to institutional... Show More
Job Requirements
- Education and experience vary by level: Level I requires no experience
- Level II requires one year of experience in commercial or institutional food service or equivalent education/experience with vocational training
- Level III requires two years of experience or equivalent with vocational training
- Level IV requires three years of experience or equivalent with vocational training
- Ability to carry out routine food preparation and food service tasks
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to supervise and direct work of food service personnel for levels II-IV
- Possession of a valid driver's license may be required for some positions
- Must be able to work full time on site at Great Plains Correctional Center
- Commitment to following health and safety protocols
- Ability to work with inmate populations
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques
- Knowledge of food service operations
- Knowledge of proper sanitation practices
- Knowledge of basic mathematics
- Ability to carry out routine tasks to completion
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Experience in commercial or institutional food service for levels II through IV
- Knowledge of ingredients used in baking and cooking
- Knowledge of recipe usage
- Knowledge of standard weights and measures used in cooking and in calculating and measuring ingredients
- Ability to use kitchen equipment and utensils
- Knowledge of sanitary and health standards
- Supervisory principles and practices for higher levels
- Basic nutrition knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Training and administrative principles for level IV
Job Duties
- Monitors and guides inmates working in food service
- Prepares foods, salads, and desserts
- cooks or bakes a variety of items
- Supplies unit with meat, fish, or fowl as ordered
- cuts and prepares meat
- Cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers and peelers, and equipment such as ovens and steamers
- Follows written diet orders and master menu
- Operates dishwasher
- gathers, cleans, stacks and hand washes or scours pots, pans, dishes, silverware and other cooking and baking utensils
- Removes refuse from kitchen area
- Sweeps, mops, and scrubs kitchen, dining, and storage areas
- Labels, loads, and delivers food carts or trays
- picks up trays after use
- Defrosts and cleans refrigerators, walk-in coolers, and related equipment
- Maintains inventory by properly storing and rotating stock
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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