Corrections Kitchen Specialist

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to handle food service duties in a residential community corrections facility in Gillette, WY. The role involves meal prep, food storage, inventory management, and sanitation according to Wyoming Health standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe certification, and at least two years of cooking experience in a commercial setting. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• ServSafe certified (if not certified, training will be made available)
• At least two years experience as a Cook in a commercial setting
• Must be able to pass a background check with the Wyoming Department of Corrections and Bureau of Prisons

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals for residents
• Receive and store all food deliveries
• Maintain inventory of kitchen stock supplies and notifies Kitchen Manager of reordering needs
• Records refrigerator and freezer temperatures
• Ensure Kitchen and Dining Room are clean and meet sanitation and safety regulations
• Document and submit reports regarding resident behaviors/incidents
• Wash dishes
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communicator

Professional with residents

Calm under pressure

Time management

Discretion with resident information

Education

High School education or equivalent

ServSafe certified

Job description

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to handle food service duties in a residential community corrections facility in Gillette, WY. The role involves meal prep, food storage, inventory management, and sanitation according to Wyoming Health standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe certification, and at least two years of cooking experience in a commercial setting. A background check is required.