Corrections Kitchen Lead: Food Service & Safety

Hanover County Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pamunkey Regional Jail is seeking a Food Services worker to supervise the preparation, cooking and serving of meals for staff and incarcerated individuals. You will train and supervise inmate workers and ensure timely delivery of meals while maintaining kitchen safety.

Responsibilities include enforcing sanitation standards, keeping the kitchen clean, managing inventory, and securing the kitchen at shift end.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of FDA nutritional requirements and state health department rules as they apply to food service.
• Ability to utilize recipes and estimate appropriate food amounts.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to calculate quantities of food and read/understand menus and related documents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation, cooking and serving of meals for staff and inmates, including training and supervising inmate workers.
• Ensure kitchen and equipment cleanliness and sanitation.
• Enforce sanitation standards and health regulations in kitchen operations.
• Ensure foods are prepared within timelines and meet nutritional requirements.
• Direct daily inmate supervision and safety around kitchen equipment.
• Maintain utensil inventory and secure kitchen at end of shift.
• Maintain accurate records and proper storage and use of food.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication skills

Menu interpretation

Quantity estimation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation Certification desired

Job description

Pamunkey Regional Jail is seeking a Food Services worker to supervise the preparation, cooking and serving of meals for staff and incarcerated individuals. You will train and supervise inmate workers and ensure timely delivery of meals while maintaining kitchen safety.

Responsibilities include enforcing sanitation standards, keeping the kitchen clean, managing inventory, and securing the kitchen at shift end.