What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Technician #1737 - Juvenile Court Detention Unit position at Hamilton County Job and Family Services?
Description
Under close supervision, prepares and presents hot and cold foods for residents of the Detention Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
The equivalent of a high school diploma and three (3) months of direct work experience in professional food services as a cook, cook’s assistant, or in a position with closely related responsibilities.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be eligible to receive a Food Handlers Permit within three (3) months of employment.
Employees must maintain all state and locally-required certifications.
Physical Requirements
Work involves lifting and carrying heavy, bulky pots, pans, crates and cartons of food supplies weighing up to 80 pounds. The work environment also exposes employees to extreme heat and cold as well as potential injury from sharp knives and other kitchen utensils.
Work is located within the Juvenile Detention Center. There is the risk of potential bodily harm and exposure to infectious diseases.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess the equivalent of a high school diploma and three (3) months of direct work experience in professional food services as a cook, cook's assistant, or in a position with closely related responsibilities. Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?
What is your highest level of education completed?
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in food services as a cook, cook's assistant, or in a position with closely related responsibilities?
Applicants must be eligible to receive a Food Handlers Permit within three (3) months of employment. Do you a possess a Food Handlers Permit?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to lift and carry heavy, bulky pots, pans, crates and cartons of food supplies weighing up to 80 pounds?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand proper methods of cooking, presenting, storing and disposing of foods and food products?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to determine and recommend nutritious meals consisting of appropriate quantities from the various food groups?
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
Under close supervision, prepares and presents hot and cold foods for residents of the Detention Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
The equivalent of a high school diploma and three (3) months of direct work experience in professional food services as a cook, cook’s assistant, or in a position with closely related responsibilities.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be eligible to receive a Food Handlers Permit within three (3) months of employment.
Employees must maintain all state and locally-required certifications.
Physical Requirements
Work involves lifting and carrying heavy, bulky pots, pans, crates and cartons of food supplies weighing up to 80 pounds. The work environment also exposes employees to extreme heat and cold as well as potential injury from sharp knives and other kitchen utensils.
Work is located within the Juvenile Detention Center. There is the risk of potential bodily harm and exposure to infectious diseases.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
01
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess the equivalent of a high school diploma and three (3) months of direct work experience in professional food services as a cook, cook's assistant, or in a position with closely related responsibilities. Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?
- Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
- I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
- No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
What is your highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in food services as a cook, cook's assistant, or in a position with closely related responsibilities?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
Applicants must be eligible to receive a Food Handlers Permit within three (3) months of employment. Do you a possess a Food Handlers Permit?
- Yes, I possess a Food Handlers Permit.
- No, I do not possess a Food Handlers Permit, but I am able to obtain one within three (3) months of employment.
- No, I do not possess a Food Handlers Permit and I am not able to obtain one within three (3) months of employment.
Do you have direct work experience that required you to lift and carry heavy, bulky pots, pans, crates and cartons of food supplies weighing up to 80 pounds?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand proper methods of cooking, presenting, storing and disposing of foods and food products?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to determine and recommend nutritious meals consisting of appropriate quantities from the various food groups?
- Yes
- No
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
