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Food Service Specialist IV (#012731) Goodman Correctional Inst. Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1

State of South Carolina

Columbia, SCFull-time$46–49K/yrPosted 1w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$46–49K/yr
Location
Columbia, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ServSafe Manager CertificationSCDC Training Academy CertificationSCDC Basic Training CompletionBasic Supervisory Courses Completion

Job overview

State of South Carolina is hiring a Food Service Specialist IV (#012731) Goodman Correctional Inst. Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1. The Food Service Specialist IV oversees all inmate food service staff at the Goodman Correctional Institution, handling recruitment, training, supervision, and security of the cafeteria. They ensure accurate food order preparation, maintain records, comply with health, fire, and OSHA inspections, and must obtain required certifications and complete mandatory training within specified timeframes.

Key focus areas include Interview, hire, evaluate, and terminate all inmate food service employees., Train and instruct cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining staff while supervising daily performance., and Maintain internal security of the cafeteria as an officer..

Important skills include Quantity And Quality Cooking, Food Service Operations, and Supervisory Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quantity and Quality CookingFood Service OperationsSupervisory Skills

Qualifications

Related Food Service ExperienceExperience in Quantity and Quality CookingServSafe Manager CertificationSCDC Training Academy CertificationSCDC Basic Training CompletionBasic Supervisory Courses CompletionPrior Supervisory Experience

Full job description

  • Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates all inmate food service employees.

  • Train and instruct all employees, i.e., cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help in all phases of their duties; supervises all personnel in the performance of their daily duties.

  • Acts as officer in maintaining internal security of cafeteria.

  • Works with inmate representative committee to resolve problems and complaints.

  • Responsible for the accurate preparation of all food orders on weekly basis and accurate deliveries.

  • Prepares cook's work sheet in strict accordance with SCDC master menu and maintains records for a 5-year period.

  • Meets with health, fire & OSHA inspections.

  • Responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance/repair work is performed on cafeteria equipment.

  • Must be certified as SERV safe manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 [email protected] State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

Related food service experience

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience in quantity and quality cooking required.

  • Must be certified as a ServSafe Manager or must attain certification within six (6) months of employment.

  • Must be certified by SCDC Training Academy or must successfully complete SCDC basic training upon hire.

  • Must successfully complete basic supervisory courses within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

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