Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Wyoming State Retirement
457 Deferred Compensation Program
longevity pay
Opportunities for advancement
Job Description
The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) plays a crucial role in maintaining public safety through the responsible and humane management of offenders. The department is committed to providing offenders with opportunities that support their rehabilitation and aid in becoming law-abiding citizens. The Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) operates as the primary intake and assessment center for male inmates in the state. It also serves as a central educational and treatment facility for inmates requiring comprehensive protective custody, along with essential medical, mental health, dental, substance abuse, life skills, cognitive-behavioral, and sex offender treatment services. As a government agency within the... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years of progressive work experience typically in food services with knowledge at the level of a food services assistant OR Associate's Degree typically in Culinary Arts with 0-1 year of progressive work experience in food services
- Ability to lift and grasp up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull regularly
- Ability to type and perform repetitive motions
- Ability to talk and hear frequently
- Compliance with dress code policies
- Successful completion of background check, medical evaluation, and drug testing
- Willingness to work in a correctional environment
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of food safety practices, handling, and temperature control
- Knowledge of basic employee supervision methods
- Knowledge of meal preparation and quantity/quality controls
- Knowledge of procurement, receiving, and storage methods
- Knowledge of state and federal laws governing food preparation
- Knowledge of handling, storage, and sanitation
- Skill in written and oral communications
- Experience in correctional food service is preferred
Job Duties
- Directs, coordinates, prepares, and supervises food preparation for meals within guidelines of menu, dietary requirements, and standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation
- Trains workers in safety and sanitation
- Directs preparation of all religious and medically necessary diets and substitutions
- Directs portioning and serving of all meals
- Oversees distribution of bulk food and pre-plated meals
- Ensures health guidelines are met in daily preparation of food
- Manages inventory and reviews daily on all items
- Completes daily inventories of knives, controlled food items, and tools
- Observes and records food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures
- Maintains a safe and secure facility
- Provides a climate of mutual respect between staff and inmates
- Participates in initiatives to promote a positive work environment
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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