Food Service Technician - Shift Lead

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a shift lead in food services to oversee kitchen operations, meal prep, and delivery of nutritious meals to facilities. You will assist the food service manager in managing production, inventories, and sanitation standards while supervising staff and inmate labor.

You will ensure compliance with state dietary guidelines and USDA standards, train new employees, and help maintain accurate production records.

Qualifications

• Related food service experience.
• Knowledge of receiving, storage and service of food products.
• Ability to teach food preparation and cooking.
• Plan, assign and supervise food service work; maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, instruct and train staff on nutritionally balanced meals.
• Monitor productivity and ensure safety and sanitation.
• Oversee proper use of kitchen equipment and storage.
• Prepare production and inventory reports weekly.
• Inspect kitchen areas and address maintenance issues promptly.
• Supervise inmates and staff to meet meal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Food service knowledge

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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 serving as the shift lead for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. This position will be responsible for assisting the food service manager in the overall operation of the kitchen, satellite service locations, food preparation, cooking, serving and delivering meals to the facilities. Ensures assigned areas are clean according to the guidelines and standards set by the Department of Agriculture.

Job Responsibilities

Supervises, instructs and trains new employees, temporary employees and inmate labor on nutritionally balanced meals in accordance with approved menus, portion standards, and state and federal dietary guidelines for youth.
Monitors and verifies productivity output.
Teaches and demonstrates correct techniques of food preparation for maximum palatability, appearance and minimum waste.
Oversees the safe usage of mixers, slicers, can openers, ovens, and steamers.
Ensures all kitchen tools, utensils, and equipment are cleaned, inventoried, controlled, and secured before, during, and after each shift.
Prepares food service production reports, usage reports, and inventory forms on a weekly basis.
Verifies that production records are complete and accurate according to Department of Education/USDA standards on a daily basis.
Supervises the receiving storage and rotation of weekly food deliveries.
Oversees the distribution of meals and storage of food items and supplies.
Estimates quantities of food and non-food items needed to meet menu requirements.
Assists food service manager to ensure accurate and timely food production and service.
Inspects all areas of the kitchen to ensure that equipment and building maintenance issues are addressed in a timely fashion.
Supervises and monitors adult and youth inmates working in food service areas to ensure compliance with work assignments, safety rules, and sanitation standards.
Recommends or implements activities to motivate employees and confers with management and subordinates to resolve employee problems, complaints and grievances.
Addresses inmate behavior issues promptly and report disciplinary, safety, or security concerns to the food services manager.
Determines the need for substitutions to maintain meal compliance.
Inspects and samples prepared foods for accuracy of recipe directions as well as correcting or adjusting flavors to ensure maximum palatability.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Related food service experience.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of receiving, 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.
The ability to teach food preparation and cooking.
Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of food service personnel.
Ability to maintain food service records and prepare written and digital reports.
General knowledge and skill level with Microsoft office products.
Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
Must possess a valid SC driver's license and complete the agency's defensive driving course with a passing score.
Provides excellent customer service and continually assessing performance based on customer feedback.

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. Must be able to work rotating weekends and state holidays. Must be able to work first and second shifts if necessary. Required to travel for work and training throughout the state. Exposed to hazardous equipment, extreme heat and freezing temperatures. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma and two years of experience in quantity and quality cooking and baking.

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

• 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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.