What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker, Senior position at Hennepin County?
The PSF operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week; staff processes about 40,000 people a year with approximately 800 pre-trial detainees in the jail at any given time.
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Location and hours:
This position is located at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours are typically day shifts with start times between 5 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Candidates must be able to work every third weekend and holidays. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. Anyone indicating limited availability will not be considered.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
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- Receive delivery of prepared food and confirm the correct food quantity and items were received.
- Use proper methods in receiving, handling, and storing food products; keep food at the correct temperature.
- Train and provide work direction to inmates working in the kitchen to include food preparation, setting up/serving food, proper cleaning of cooking/eating utensils, cleaning floors and kitchen surfaces, ensure safe operation of kitchen appliances, and supervise and monitor the use of utensils and knives.
- Monitor inventory levels, determine level of food production, and identify proper quality and quantities of products including ensuring that sanitation and safety standards are met.
- Set up workstations, operate dishwasher and other mechanical equipment, and monitor accuracy and appearance of food and food trays.
- Act as a lead worker and prepare and maintain records and reports.
- Recognize and respect cultural differences and provide culturally appropriate services.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Completion of three months or more of food service experience in an institutional setting dealing with special medical diets.
- Six months or more of general food service experience.
- Completion of 12 or more job related college or vocational/technical school credits.
Nice to have:
- Experience:
- Working in food service in an institutional setting (i.e., prison, correctional facility, detention center, hospital, or other setting where individuals are confined for long periods of time).
- Operating industrial kitchen appliances and food service equipment.
- Providing training and work direction to kitchen staff and adult inmates.
- Using a computer to access and enter data.
- Ability to:
- Supervise and work alongside inmates to perform food service tasks.
- Lift and carry up to 45 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation and stand for extended periods of time.
- Manage problems and resolve conflicts between people using tact and diplomacy.
- Participate in regular use of force training.
- Obtain and maintain CPR and basic emergency care certification.
- Possession of a ServSafe Certification or the ability to acquire certification within six months of hire.
About the department:
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855
Salary : $44,799 - $50,182
