What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Specialist III position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (Academy), Food Service Unit is currently seeking a Food Service Specialist. Supervise and assist inmates in the preparation of food activities, food service, and proper storage of foods.
You Will Perform The Following Duties
If you are the right candidate for this opportunity, then you must at least have the following minimum requirements.
Minimum Requirements (must Have)
Additional preferred certifications and experience desired (nice to have):
About You
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (Academy), Food Service Unit is currently seeking a Food Service Specialist. Supervise and assist inmates in the preparation of food activities, food service, and proper storage of foods.
You Will Perform The Following Duties
- Supervise inmates and assist in the preparation of foods to be served. Prepare and set up receptions when applicable at various locations on and off campus.
- Maintain proper handling and storage of all foods, frozen goods, and items that require refrigeration.
- Assist with inventory control in order to obtain proper inventory. Ensure all standards are being followed. Complete daily paperwork.
- Supervise inmates in food preparations and kitchen procedures, cleanliness of all utensils and equipment, and serving line as well in the kitchen.
- Train inmates our kitchen standard operation procedures to include the sanitation, accident, and fire prevention methods.
- Manages kitchen along with other shift leaders. Assist with all meals as needed within your working timeframe.
- Transport inmate staff to and from the Corrections Department in the Academy van as needed. Valid drivers license and good driving record.
If you are the right candidate for this opportunity, then you must at least have the following minimum requirements.
Minimum Requirements (must Have)
- Experience in quantity and quality cooking
Additional preferred certifications and experience desired (nice to have):
- High school diploma/GED
- ServeSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- Experience instructing/overseeing others in food preparations, kitchen standards, and sanitation operations
About You
- Knowledge of dietetic principles involved in planning and reviewing menus for nutritional adequacy and dietary balance.
- Knowledge of all appliances used in cooking and baking of foods and food products.
- Knowledge of sanitary and safety procedures pertaining to cooking and baking operations, as well as service of prepared foods.
- Familiar with procedures required to store fresh foods, frozen foods, dry goods, and chemicals.
- Must be able to exercise some independent judgment.
- Must be able to make decisions concerning operation of all areas pertaining to the kitchen.
- Must meet DHEC guidelines in all situations.
- Must be able to lift cases of food with an approximate weight of 50 lbs.
- Ability to respond to oral and written instructions.
- Ability to push, pull and move products and supplies.
- Ability to stoop, bend, and climb a step ladder while performing various duties.
- Ability to be able to lift 6" pans full of food and 10-gallon pots on and off the serving line and stove and ovens.
- Ability to stand on hard surfaces 75% of the time.
- Ability to work in environment exposed to extreme temperature changes.
- The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is the starting point for all SC law enforcement. We are responsible for one of the most important jobs in the state--training those who will serve the citizens of South Carolina during their time of distress, time of worry, time of hurt.
- It takes a team of dedicated people to make sure our Academy is a premier training facility. To do this, we need reliable and conscientious workers who want to be employed by an agency that offers meaningful and challenging work with an appropriate work-life, home-life balance as well as excellent state government benefits.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy & childbirth (or related medical conditions), age (over 40), or disability.
- South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
