Salary
$44,798.65 - $50,182.49 Annually
Job Number
24SHRF73TF001
Closing Date
3/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Senior Food Service Worker at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility (PSF). This position will prepare and serve food and act as a lead worker to inmates who work in the kitchen.The PSF operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week; staff processes about 40,000 people a year with approximately 800 pre-trial detainees in the jail at any given time.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.Â
Location and hours:This position is located at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours are typically day shifts with start times between 5 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Candidates must be able to work every third weekend and holidays. Anyone indicating limited availability will not be considered. Â
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An additional wage premium of $1.50 per hour is paid when supervising inmate workers and an additional wage premium of $1.00 per hour is paid for evening, Saturday, and Sunday shifts. About the position type:This is a full-time, benefit earning position.Â
This position is internally classified as a Food Service Worker, Senior.Click here to view the job classification specification.Â
In this position, you will: Â
·      Receive delivery of prepared food and confirm the correct food quantity and items were received.
·      Use proper methods in receiving, handling, and storing food products; keep food at the correct temperature.
·      Train and provide work direction to inmates working in the kitchen to include food preparation, setting up/serving food, proper cleaning of cooking/eating utensils, cleaning floors and kitchen surfaces, ensure safe operation of kitchen appliances, and supervise and monitor the use of utensils and knives.
·      Monitor inventory levels, determine level of food production, and identify proper quality and quantities of products including ensuring that sanitation and safety standards are met.
·      Set up workstations, operate dishwasher and other mechanical equipment, and monitor accuracy and appearance of food and food trays.
·      Act as a lead worker and prepare and maintain records and reports.
·      Recognize and respect cultural differences and provide culturally appropriate services.
Need to have:
·      One of the following:
o  Completion of three months or more of food service experience in an institutional setting dealing with special medical diets.
o  Six months or more of general food service experience.
o  Completion of 12 or more job related college or vocational/technical school credits.
Nice to have:
·      Experience:
o  Working in food service in an institutional setting (i.e., prison, correctional facility, detention center, hospital, or other setting where individuals are confined for long periods of time).
o  Operating industrial kitchen appliances and food service equipment.
o  Providing training and work direction to kitchen staff and adult inmates.
o  Using a computer to access and enter data.
·      Ability to:
o  Supervise and work alongside inmates to perform food service tasks.
o  Lift and carry up to 45 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation and stand for extended periods of time.
o  Manage problems and resolve conflicts between people using tact and diplomacy.
o  Participate in regular use of force training.
o  Obtain and maintain CPR and basic emergency care certification.
·      Possession of a ServSafe Certification or the ability to acquire certification within six months of hire.
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Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check. Â
If you have any questions, please contact:Â
Tanisha Foster