JTDC - Food Service Worker

• Reviews daily menus and meal counts, ensures necessary food items are stocked and fresh, and prepares food items for use as appropriate (washing, peeling, chopping/dicing, seeding, etc.).
• Follows standard recipes and uses various ingredients and seasonings to prepare cold items including salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.
• Utilizes various kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy equipment in food preparation (knives, peelers, dicers, slicers, mixers, etc.).
• Packs lunches for residents and staff in courtrooms.
• Assists the Cooks when needed.

• Loads and transports food carts to and from the designated floor units and school area.

•  Follows proper kitchen standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, food carts, tables, kitchen utensils and equipment, dishes, and tableware, etc.).
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Completes production logs to track specific information for each meal.
• Assists in maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• GED or High School diploma required
  • Illinois Food Handlers License must be obtained within 30 days of employment
• Previous high-volume institutional or commercial food service experience strongly preferred.
• Skilled in the safety, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, and food processing equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods and adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Must have knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Effectively reads, listens, understands, and communicates in English (verbally and in writing).
• United States citizenship.
• 21 years of age at the time of application submission.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands and to be flexible, creative, proactive, and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess knowledge of group dynamics and the ability to establish trust and cooperation with coworkers while maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism, assertiveness, and leadership.
• Highly accountable, reliable, and prompt, with a strong work ethic.

• Reaching, bending, and stooping to perform daily tasks.
• Extended periods of walking throughout the facility.
• Extended periods of standing.
• Ability to physically lift, carry and manage weights of at least 50 lbs. when handling food items.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations according to JTDC policies, procedures and protocols.
• Must be able to work unscheduled overtime based on departmental needs.

• Exposure to resident behavior problems that may include physical acting out and require safe physical management skills.
• Exposure to residents with complex mental health issues and/or disorders.
• Exposure to youths with various states of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Exposure to various health related conditions or residents of a communicable nature which requires precaution and adhering to medical instruction. 
• Exposure to communicable diseases of youths.

• Illinois residency obtained within 90 days of date of hire.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check including but not limited to LEADS, CANTS, and professional references.
• A result of negative from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Child Abuse Registry.
• Open daily availability including weekends and holidays for any of two standard shifts, that may be subject to change (5:00 am – 7:00 pm) with 2 consecutive days off.
• Must pass Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) screening requirements. 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Salary : $40,564