Food Service Specialist

Polk County Sheriff's Office; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

Tuition Reimbursement

Education Incentives

Free Employee Health Clinic

Wellness Incentives

FRS Retirement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Employee Gym

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

Job summary

Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida is seeking a Food Service Officer for the Detention Food Service Section. The role focuses on teamwork, respectful customer service, and performing essential kitchen duties under time pressure.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver’s license, and Florida Food Manager’s Certification within the first year. The position involves supervising inmate workers and maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Florida Food Manager's Certification within first year.
• Valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct kitchen trusties.
• Complete daily paperwork and relevant logs.
• Inspect food or drink for quality.
• Issue or receive supplies and manage inventory.
• Maintain sanitary facility and hygiene standards.
• Oversee meals prepared for inmates.

Skills

Supervisory

Interpersonal

Education

High School or GED

Valid Florida driver's license

Tools

Forklift operation

Food truck operation

Job description

Position Concept

The Food Service Officer performs operational duties in the Department of Detention, Food Service Section.

The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

The Food Service Officer may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Free Employee Health Clinic
• Wellness Incentives
• FRS Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan

Essential Functions

• Supervise and direct kitchen trusties
• Complete daily paperwork/relevant logs
• Inspect food or drink
• Issue or receive supplies
• Maintain sanitary facility
• Issue inventory or receive utensils
• Supervise meals prepared for inmates

Education, Professional Certification or License

• High School or GED
• Valid Florida driver's license

Professional Experience

• Pass the Florida Food Manager's Certification Program within first year of employment

Environmental Conditions

• Manage inmate workers assigned to the Food Service Section
• Works varying locations

Knowledge of

• PCSO policy and procedures
• Operation of food service equipment
• Food product standards
• Appropriate forms
• Different types of fire extinguishers
• Self-contained breathing apparatus
• Government recipes
• Hygiene standards
• Inspection standards

Ability to

• Comprehend and follow recipes
• Read and write
• Operate food truck and forklift
• Recognize contraband
• Count

Skills

• Supervisory
• Interpersonal

Physical Requirements

• Bend/squat
• Lift/Carry 35 lbs.
• Walk on gradual inclines
• Ambulate independently
• Sit for long periods
• Stand for long periods
• See at normal range or with accommodations
• Hear at normal level or with accommodations
• Speak English understandably
• Manual dexterity (normal)
• Sense of smell (normal)
• Climb
• This position will require mandatory testing for communicable diseases that can be transmitted in food or food preparation equipment as a safety precaution

Other

FCIC/NCIC: Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center FDLE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Min

USD $42,383.54/Yr.

Max

USD $57,764.30/Yr.