Food Service Specialist - Cook/Driver - MEDC

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual (vacation) leave per yr

15 days of sick leave per yr

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Discount Programs

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is hiring a Food Service Cook to prepare, cook, serve, and deliver meals within DJJ facilities. The role includes cleaning work areas to DHEC standards and providing excellent customer service while monitoring safety and quality.

The position requires a high school diploma and some cooking experience, plus completion of the Defensive Driving Course. It involves supervising adult inmates and operating kitchen equipment in a state-employed setting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and some experience in quantity and quality cooking.
• Must complete Agency's Defensive Driving Course with a passing grade.
• Knowledge of storage, preparation and service of various food products.

Responsibilities

• Organizes storage, preparation and serving of food and the maintenance of food service equipment and facilities.
• Follows all policy and procedures that guides specific work and general state guidelines that are required of all state employees.
• Serves portions of food that meet the nutritional requirements of the national School Food Service Program.
• Inspects dry stores and refrigerated food to ensure optimum storage conditions.
• After each meal, cleans assigned section in the food service area to meet guidelines and standards set by DHEC; specifically, machinery, serving equipment and utensils, pots and pan sink, dishes, dishwashing machine, floors, coolers, and freezers.
• Operates the following equipment: mixer, can opener, meat slicer, dishwashing machine, and ovens.
• Follow work schedules and training programs.
• Demonstrates correct techniques of food preparation for maximum palatability and appearance and minimum waste.
• Work in the presence and guide the work of adult inmates.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Defensive driving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS*

the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Mission

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Responsibilities

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS*

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Mission

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, performs duties in food services to include food preparation, cooking, serving and delivering meals inside the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice facilities. Cleans assigned areas of food services to meet guidelines and standards set by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Provide excellent customer service and continually assessing performance based on customer feedback.

Job Responsibilities

• Organizes storage, preparation and serving of food and the maintenance of food service equipment and facilities.
• Follows all policy and procedures that guides specific work and general state guidelines that are required of all state employees.
• Serves portions of food that meet the nutritional requirements of the national School Food Service Program.
• Inspects dry stores and refrigerated food to ensure optimum storage conditions.
• After each meal, cleans assigned section in the food service area to meet guidelines and standards set by DHEC; specifically, machinery, serving equipment and utensils, pots and pan sink, dishes, dishwashing machine, floors, coolers, and freezers.
• Operates the following equipment: mixer, can opener, meat slicer, dishwashing machine, and ovens.
• Follow work schedules and training programs.
• Demonstrates correct techniques of food preparation for maximum palatability and appearance and minimum waste.
• Work in the presence and guide the work of adult inmates.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma and some experience in quantity and quality cooking and baking. Must complete Agency's Defensive Driving Course with a passing grade.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of storage, preparation and service of various food products.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of food service materials and appliances used in a kitchen/bakery.
• Knowledge of sanitary and safety procedures pertaining to kitchen operation and/or general food preparation and service.
• Ability to maintain food service records and prepare written and digital reports.
• General knowledge and skill level with Microsoft Office products.
• Works under general supervision with daily feedback as necessary and an annual performance review.
• Must complete Agency's Defensive Driving Course with a passing grade.

Essential Position:

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Exposure to hazardous equipment, extreme heat and freezing temperatures.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment.

Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.

Sign-On Bonus: Agencies may give sign-on bonuses to individuals recruited to critical needs jobs at the beginning of their employment with the agency. Bonuses cannot be offered or given to employees moving from other agencies by transfer, promotion or demotion. Sign-on bonuses are limited to one per employee, per year.